AP Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Northbrook, IL
Salary Range: $25-28/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for an Accounts Payable Clerk. Our client located in Northbrook, IL is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a long-term contract basis. They are seeking an individual with 1-3 years of AP experience and is system savvy. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews all invoices and check requests for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Processes high volume three-way P.O. matching invoices.
• Prioritizes invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Responds to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconciles vendor statements, researches, and corrects discrepancies.
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
• Research daily shipment exceptions and routes for approval.
• Participates in daily peer review of invoice entry confirming accuracy.
• Assists in month-end close.
• Assists with projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Coupa or SAP experience is a plus
• Vibrant, go getter, work independently, problem solving, organization skills, responsible
• Know what to do if the PO’s don’t match
• Communications skill

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.