Senior Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable

Job Description

Senior Accounting Specialist | Corporate Resources of Illinois

The Tone:
This is a full-time, permanent role hired on behalf of a client, located in Mount Prospect, IL. The client is a well-established commercial construction company with decades of experience, known for delivering high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. This position is key to supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records and efficient processes by working cross-functionally with internal departments and vendors.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Permanent
• Location: In-person, Mount Prospect, IL
• Pay: $75000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: This person will ensure accurate financial records and efficient accounting processes through general accounting, accounts payable, purchasing support, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Sage, JD Edwards, or similar)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, three-way matching, payment processing, and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Purchasing Support: Create and maintain purchase orders while partnering with internal departments to support purchasing activities and procurement needs.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, financial reporting, account analysis, and budget tracking.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Vendor Management: Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, payment terms, and facilitate new vendor setup.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level professional with a strong background in accounting operations, specifically focused on full-cycle accounts payable and purchasing support.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a related accounting role, with proven expertise in full-cycle Accounts Payable, vendor management, three-way matching, and purchase order processing.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; effective communication for cross-departmental collaboration; high attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience working within an ERP system such as NetSuite, SAP, Sage, or JD Edwards.