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Robert Half Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist in Chicago, Illinois

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Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in your career? A thriving and well-established company is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team in a 100% onsite role. This position offers tremendous potential for growth and professional development within a dynamic workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and process the full-cycle accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.

  • Perform daily approval, coding, and reconciliation of invoices.

  • Resolve payment discrepancies with vendors and internal departments in a professional and timely manner.

  • Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.

  • Lead the month-end closing of accounts payable, including accurate accruals and reconciliations.

  • Monitor and analyze accounts payable aging, identifying and addressing potential issues.

  • Collaborate with the accounting team on audits and special projects to improve processes and efficiencies.

  • Assist in training and mentoring junior accounts payable staff, serving as a subject matter exper

    Requirements

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, with a solid understanding of accounting principles.

  • High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy.

  • Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of transactions while meeting deadlines.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to effectively interact with vendors and cross-functional teams.

  • Previous leadership or mentorship experience is a plus.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including 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.

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