Accounts Payable Specialist
CyberSearch
Chicago, IL · Posted November 8, 2026
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Accounts Payable Specialist -Procure-to-Pay (Fully Onsite)
Cook County, IL 60611
6 months (extension or perm placement)
Shift:
9am- 5:30 pm Mon-Fri (30 min meal break)
Overview:
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Accounts Payable team in a high-volume environment. This role supports the full Procure-to-Pay process, performs complex reconciliations, and helps maintain strong financial controls. It’s a great fit for an analytical professional who enjoys solving discrepancies and improving processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the full Procure-to-Pay cycle, including invoice processing, PO matching, exception resolution, and supplier payments.
Perform account, supplier statement, and subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies such as duplicate payments and pricing variances.
Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payments, and research banking exceptions and returns.
Monitor AP aging and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
Maintain audit documentation and support internal controls over payments and disbursements.
Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely payments.
Analyze AP and payment data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
1–5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience
Experience with account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
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