Accounts Payable Specialist (Onsite, possible temp-to-hire)

Chicago, IL 60611

6 Month contract (possible extension or perm placement)

Shift:
9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Responsibilities:

Perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions
Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
Assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment
Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
Type periodic reports and other records
Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
Reconcile bank statements
Input daily bookkeeping and record keeping

Qualifications:

Must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
Proficiency in English and in MS Office