Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Springfield, IL | Full-Time | On-Site

A well-established, growing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist who's ready to fully own their piece of the AP process — not just process invoices, but be the person who catches problems before they become problems.

This isn't a role where someone hands you a list every morning. You'll be given a portfolio of vendors and trusted to run it: receiving invoices, matching, resolving questions, and getting things submitted and paid on time. If you're the kind of person who follows through until something is actually resolved — not just attempted — this is built for you.

About the Opportunity

This company runs a small, close-knit AP team where everyone owns their own book of vendors start to finish. It's a steady, high-volume seat — roughly 300 – 400 invoices a month — inside a company that's stable, established, and not going anywhere. The systems are proprietary/in-house, so no specific software background is required; what matters is that you already understand how AP actually works and the importance of deadlines.

If you're ready to own your process, work with a team that trusts you to run your lane, and build something stable with a company that's been around for the long haul — this is a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

•     Own an assigned portfolio of vendors from start to finish — receiving invoices, matching to documentation, resolving discrepancies

•     Follow up on open questions with vendors and with internal departments until they're actually resolved

•     Submit invoices for approval accurately and on time

•     Handle accruals and in-transit items correctly and on schedule — you understand why these deadlines matter, not just that they exist

•     Support month-end close from the AP side

•     Be a steady, dependable presence on a small team — someone who takes initiative rather than waiting to be told

We're Looking for Someone Who:

•     Has real, hands-on accounts payable experience — you know what an accrual and an in-transit are without needing it explained

•     Follows through — you don't stop at “I tried” when something needs to get resolved

•     Likes owning a process rather than being handed a task list

•     Is comfortable in a steady, detail-heavy, deadline-driven environment

•     Communicates clearly and professionally, whether it's a vendor or a coworker

•     Wants to do great work — not necessarily manage other people

Schedule & Compensation

•     Full-time, 100% on-site

•     Core hours approximately 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with some flexibility for the right person

•     Pay: $22–$26.50/hour depending on experience — flexible for a strong fit

Requirements

•     Prior experience with accounts payable required

•     Comfortable learning a proprietary/in-house system (no specific software experience required)

•     Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

•     Reliable, on-site availability