Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract-to-Hire) | Aurora, IL 180 Engineering is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a three month contract-to-hire, hybrid with four days in office and one day from home, in Aurora, IL. About the Role You will run accounts payable across four manufacturing plants and the corporate office for a privately owned manufacturer headquartered in Aurora, IL. The accounting team is small and the work is process-driven. You will own invoice processing, vendor communication, AP workflow, reconciliations, and month-end close support. You will work independently and handle issues with minimal oversight. The company values accountability and process ownership. Schedule and Pay $27 to $31 per hour Three month contract‑to‑hire, eligible for conversion to a permanent salaried role after the contract period Hybrid, four days in office and one day from home during the contract for onboarding and training After conversion, about three days onsite each week, days of your choosing What You Will Do Match invoices and receipts to purchase orders Upload PO receipts daily into Yooz and invoices into DelmiaWorks twice a day Route non‑receipt invoices to approvers and manage AP workflow in Yooz Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies Serve as the primary vendor contact by phone and email Process credit memos against RMAs and maintain petty cash Post weekly virtual credit card transactions, Avid check files, and positive pay files Generate and review weekly Avid Aging reports and follow up on issues Research state use tax requirements and deliver monthly use tax reports Maintain contribution detail sheets and research outstanding check lists monthly Support month‑end close and annual audits Manage the Yooz database, including user setup, chart of accounts, and approval workflows Cross‑train across other accounting areas What You Need Accounts payable experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment Experience in a process‑driven accounting department Comfort working independently with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and organization Experience supporting multi‑site operations ERP experience, any ERP Comfort with AP automation tools and workflow systems Strong communication with vendors and internal departments Understanding of accounting close processes and deadlines A backbone for process. You hold the line on approved AP procedures, even when someone pushes you to work around them Nice to Have Positive pay processing Audit and month‑end close support Experience managing AP workflows or approval routing Good to Know AP close runs on the first and second business days of each month. PTO is restricted during close periods. This is a hands‑on role for one person who will own the AP function end to end. Work Location Hybrid remote in Aurora, IL 60504 #J-18808-Ljbffr