AP Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist (Long-Term Contract) Location: Northbrook, IL (Hybrid Schedule) Duration: Long-Term Contract (1+ Year) Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you enjoy leveraging technology to improve processes and drive efficiency? If so, this long-term opportunity with a leading global manufacturing organization could be an excellent fit. We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative and supportive AP team responsible for processing invoices for one of the company's major operating facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience with a recently implemented invoice automation platform while contributing to a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Long-term assignment with the potential to make a significant impact Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work‑life balance Join a stable, industry‑leading organization with global operations Work with modern AP technology, including Coupa and SAP Collaborative team environment with strong cross‑training and development opportunities Opportunity to help shape and improve evolving processes following a major system implementation What You'll Do Process a high volume of invoices (approximately 100 invoices per day) Monitor and manage invoices received through a shared AP mailbox Upload and route invoices through the Coupa workflow system Review OCR‑captured invoice data for completeness and accuracy Research and resolve invoice discrepancies as needed Ensure invoices move efficiently through the approval process Validate invoice information and supporting documentation Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, suppliers, and internal stakeholders Support team cross‑training initiatives and mailbox coverage rotations Maintain service level expectations and targeted invoice turnaround times Assist with process improvement efforts as the AP function continues to evolve What We're Looking For 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume processing environment Experience processing invoices and managing AP workflows Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment Excellent communication and organizational skills Experience working within ERP systems Preferred Qualifications Experience with Coupa invoice processing software Experience with SAP or other large ERP platforms Experience working with OCR-based invoice automation tools Manufacturing, industrial, or shared services AP experience Additional Information This role is focused on invoice processing and payment approval workflows. The team works closely with Procurement and Treasury to ensure timely payments to suppliers. The position does not include tax processing, 1099 administration, or full-cycle accounts payable responsibilities. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with flexibility, stability, and exposure to leading AP technologies, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pro Staff