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We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join a manufacturing company in Bensenville, Illinois on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage end-to-end payables activity while supporting broader finance operations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to invoice processing, account analysis, and close activities while helping strengthen day-to-day financial accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete accounts payable process, from invoice intake and coding through payment execution and record maintenance.
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate general ledger coding, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare and process payments through ACH and check runs while ensuring compliance with internal controls and payment schedules.
- Create journal entries independently and maintain supporting documentation for audit and accounting purposes.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances to support accurate financial reporting.
- Assist with month-end close tasks by organizing payables data, confirming account activity, and addressing outstanding items.
- Provide backup support for cash application activities and help maintain accurate posting of customer receipts when needed.
- Troubleshoot accounts payable issues within the ERP environment and collaborate with internal teams to improve processing effectiveness.
- Take on additional accounting and operational support duties beyond routine payables work as business needs evolve.
- Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable in a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, ACH payments, and check processing.
- Ability to prepare journal entries and work confidently with general ledger activity.
- Experience completing balance sheet reconciliations with close attention to detail.
- Familiarity with cloud-based ERP systems and the ability to navigate transaction issues effectively.
- Working knowledge of cash applications and month-end close support responsibilities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.