Accounts payable specialist
Randstad - Oak Brook, IL
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The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will be the engine behind our financial disbursements, ensuring that every transaction is handled with precision, speed, and strict adherence to company policies and SOX controls. You aren't just processing paperwork; you are a key guardian of our vendor relationships and a vital contributor to our month-end close success. What You Bring Experience: At least 2+ years in an Accounts Payable or core accounting function. Education: An Associate degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience is highly valued. Technical Savvy: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience navigating ERP systems. Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with a knack for professional email correspondence and a customer-service mindset. The "Ops" Mindset: A sense of urgency and accountability, the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. salary: $21 - $22 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Associate Responsibilities What You'll Do Invoice Mastery: Manage the full lifecycle of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding through two-way matching for expenses and three-way matching for inventory. Payment Execution: Oversee weekly vendor payment runs, with a strategic focus on capturing available payment discounts. Problem Solving: Act as a lead researcher to resolve discrepancies by collaborating with internal departments, procurement teams, and external vendors. Expense Management: Track and reconcile corporate credit card activity, verifying that all spending is documented and approved. Vendor Operations: Facilitate new vendor setups, maintain clean records, and manage the high-volume AP inbox for all incoming inquiries. Financial Integrity: Support intercompany balancing, maintain organized digital and physical files for audit readiness, and assist with quarter-end and year-end closing activities. Skills Accounts Payable (2 years of experience is required) Expense Reports Purchase Orders SAP QuickBooks Cash Management Customer support Vendor Management Vendor Invoices Month-End Close Quarter-End Close Vendor Payments SOX Credit Card Expenses (2 years of experience is preferred) Invoice Discrepancies Qualifications Years of experience: 2 years Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact . Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Created: 2026-03-04