Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire an Accounts Payable Associate in Deerfield, IL. This fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for an accounts payable professional who enjoys owning vendor setup and maintaining clean, compliant vendor master data in a fast-paced environment. In this Accounts Payable Associate role, you'll serve as a key resource for vendor onboarding, validation and ongoing maintenancesupporting strong controls around sensitive banking and tax information. This Accounts Payable Associate position offers the chance to join a growing team and make a visible impact through process improvement and accurate vendor governance.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end vendor setup process, including creating, updating and maintaining vendor records in the accounts payable system
• Review and validate vendor documentation (W-9s, tax forms, contracts, banking information and supporting records) to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain vendor master data (payment terms, tax IDs, addresses, remittance details and banking information) to ensure data integrity
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to resolve setup issues, discrepancies and vendor account inquiries
• Verify vendor banking changes and help maintain strong internal controls for sensitive payment information
• Support 1099 reporting by ensuring vendor tax classifications and documentation are accurate and up to date
• Assist with vendor statement reconciliations, invoice inquiries and past-due notice investigations as needed
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to vendor maintenance and accounts payable operations
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects to strengthen AP controls and vendor master governance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience, with a strong emphasis on vendor setup, vendor maintenance and/or vendor master data management
• Thorough understanding of vendor onboarding processes, vendor compliance requirements and 1099 reporting
• Experience reviewing W-9s, tax documentation, banking information and vendor records
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and internal control compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion; ability to identify issues and escalate risks appropriately
• Knowledge of escheatment processes preferred

Key Details

• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Compensation: $30 $40 per hour
• Location: Deerfield, IL
• Work Model: Fully Remote

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