Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable – Accounts Payable

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable | Amplify HR Management

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Amplify HR Management, located in Chicago, operating on a hybrid schedule with required in-office days Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The company provides HR management services and is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant. This position is vital for maintaining the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial transactions across the organization, particularly focusing on accounts payable, benefits processing, and corporate card administration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid, Chicago office required Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
• Pay: $55,000 – $65,000 annually
• Team: Reports To Accounting Manager
• Mission: Ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions across the organization, with a primary focus on accounts payable operations, benefits payment processing, and corporate card program management.
• Tech Stack: Sage Intacct, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Process and accurately pay all AP bills on time, ensuring proper coding, adherence to approval workflows, and effective vendor relationship management.
• Benefits Payment Processing: Manage and process all benefit-related payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with plan terms and payment deadlines.
• Corporate Card Program Administration: Oversee the company’s Ramp corporate card program, including expense reconciliation, policy compliance, and comprehensive reporting.
• Vendor and 1099 Compliance: Handle new vendor setup, collect necessary W-9/tax documentation, and provide support for year-end 1099 preparation and filing.
• Financial Record Keeping & Reconciliation: Maintain accurate and organized financial records, reconcile vendor statements, proactively resolve discrepancies, and assist with month-end close processes related to AP and corporate card activity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting, including experience with 1099 preparation and W-9 collection processes.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software, and strong communication abilities for collaborating with vendors and internal teams.
• Bonus: Prior experience with Sage Intacct.