Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistWood Dale, IL$24-29/hourFrom design to delivery, Optimas integrates fastener manufacturing and distribution for greater inventory certainty, consistent quality, and a lower cost of ownership.Fuel your passion with a career at Optimas. Become part of a team of diverse thinkers and doers who make a daily impact on our customers. We're always looking for talented, self-motivated, smart and resourceful team members. And we're committed to developing, supporting and driving your success.Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers:TeamworkHonestyRespectExcellenceAccountabilityDrivePosition Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist will report to the Accounts Payable Manager and support all aspects of accounts payable, ensuring all deadlines are met with the highest degree of accuracy.Areas of impact:Review and enter invoices and credit memos timely and accuratelyReconcile vendor statements periodically vs our vendor ledger and investigate variancesManage vendor relationships and build effective partnershipsRespond to vendor and internal inquiries in a timely mannerResearch and resolve invoice discrepancies to identify root causeKey Competencies:Detail orientedAbility to follow-through on tasks and objectivesStrong organizational skills and communication skillsProactive and solutions-orientedQualifications:Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experienceMinimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience in manufacturingExperience in NetSuite and/or Epicor ERP systems preferredKnowledge of invoice processing, 3-way match, and vendor management best practicesProficiency with Microsoft ExcelEqual Opportunity Employer: Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.