Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Assignment Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois

Assignment Type: 3-Month Contract with Potential for Extension

Compensation: $28 – $30/hour, depending on experience

Benefits: This assignment is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)

Join a Team Where Your AP Expertise Makes an Impact!

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity? Our client is a well-established organization with a collaborative team environment and is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume AP environment, building strong vendor relationships, and taking ownership of the invoice-to-payment process. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while gaining valuable experience with a respected organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process a high volume of PO and non-PO invoices accurately and efficiently
• Perform 3-way matching between invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
• Obtain appropriate approvals for non-PO invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Enter, code, and maintain invoices within the accounting system
• Reconcile vendor statements and research outstanding balances
• Prepare and process ACH, wire, and check payments
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Assist with month-end close , including AP accruals and reporting
• Maintain organized AP records and supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Follow established internal controls, accounting procedures, and company policies
• Partner with internal teams to resolve invoice and payment issues quickly and accurately

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience
• Experience working with accounting/ERP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills

Why choose Addison Finance and Accounting?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. make this sound more enticing as a job description

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