Accounts Payable Coordinator

Seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator Contractor who will be assisting our client’s Accounting and Finance Department located downtown Chicago. Our client, a top legal firm, is looking for an individual to join the team. This role will be hybrid and is structured as a three-four+ month assignment with potential extension given the growing needs of the team. This individual will have full responsibility for Accounts Payable functions. Responsibilities: Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries. Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Maintains historical records by filing documents. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business discipline. Minimum of two years of AP / Accounts Payable and accounting experience. Experience with Chrome River, Emburse, or Coupa a plus. Highly organized, thorough, and excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage time for multiple projects and deadlines and to adapt to changing work priorities. Experience in a fast paced, results-oriented, hands-on environment. Ability to manage confidential material in an appropriate manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills collaborating with across the entire organization subordinates in the successful resolution of day-to-day business issues. Proficient computer skills: MS Windows, MS Office applications, MS Excel.