Accounts Payable Clerk - Naperville

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our client’s team in Naperville, IL. In this role, you will play a key part in managing the company’s vendor invoices, payments, and expense tracking processes. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, providing excellent potential for long-term career growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process vendor invoices, including coding, data entry, and ensuring proper approvals in accordance with company policies.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies by working closely with vendors and internal departments to resolve any billing issues.
• Prepare payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers) and ensure payments are issued in a timely manner.
• Review and match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable files and records, both electronically and in paper form as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of 1099 forms at year-end.
• Monitor accounts payable reports for overdue payments and ensure that accounts stay current.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations of accounts payable transactions.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Support additional administrative or accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred, but equivalent experience is acceptable).
• Software Skills: Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy and ensuring proper handling of sensitive financial data.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal team members.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve discrepancies or billing issues efficiently.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.