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Senior Accounts Payable Specialist


Company : Sterling Engineering


Location : West Chicago, IL


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewJob Title: Senior Accounts Payable AnalystLocation: West Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Target Salary: $70,000/year (flexible based on experience)Must-Have Skills5+ years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience (100+ invoices/day)Strong experience processing ACH paymentsProven ability to investigate and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies independentlyExperience working in a paperless AP environmentProficiency in Microsoft ExcelJob SummarySeeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume, paperless AP operations. This role is responsible for processing 100+ invoices daily, managing ACH payments, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The ideal candidate is proactive and investigative, with a strong ability to resolve discrepancies and track down outstanding payments.Job DutiesProcess and manage a high volume of invoices (100+ per day) in a fully electronic AP environmentReview, code, and ensure proper approvals and documentation for all invoicesManage AP inbox and maintain organized electronic recordsInvestigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing payments, and vendor inquiriesProactively track down outstanding issues and follow through to resolutionPrepare and process vendor payments, with a strong focus on ACH transactionsMonitor payment schedules to maximize discounts and ensure accurate tax handlingSupport vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 collection and banking verificationReconcile purchase orders, receipts, and invoices within the ERP systemReview invoices on hold and coordinate with internal teams for timely resolutionRun and validate sales tax reportsProcess commissions, freight invoices, and other specialized transactionsAssist with accruals, month-end close, and account reconciliationsSupport year-end audit requests and prepare 1099 filingsIdentify opportunities to streamline and improve AP processesManage AP/AR shared mailboxes and incoming documentationSupport ad hoc projects and departmental initiativesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environmentExperience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr