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Accounts Payable Specialist

Geneva Search Partners LLC

Chicago, IL

Filed under Manufacturing

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Accounts Payable Associate


1 Day a Week in Office | Exceptional Work-Life Balance | Excellent Benefits | Stable, Recession-Resistant Company


We are partnering with a highly stable, established organization to hire an Accounts Payable Associate for its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term home with a company known for its great culture, strong benefits, low turnover, and true commitment to work-life balance.


The position offers an extremely flexible hybrid schedule with only one day per week in the office. The organization operates in a recession-resistant space and offers the stability of a well-established company while maintaining a collaborative, down-to-earth culture.


What You’ll Do

In this role, you will take ownership of a variety of accounts payable and accounting responsibilities, including:

  • Manage the AP process from invoice receipt through payment
  • Review, code, and process invoices while ensuring proper approvals and documentation
  • Handle vendor setup, maintenance, and related payment activities
  • Assist with banking transactions and intercompany funding
  • Prepare annual 1099 reporting
  • Support accruals and month-end accounting activities
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests
  • Identify opportunities to improve AP procedures, controls, and efficiencies
  • Partner closely with accounting and finance colleagues across the organization
  • Provide occasional backup support within the broader accounting team

What They’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of accounts payable experience
  • Experience handling the full AP lifecycle
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting concepts, including debits and credits
  • Strong understanding of vendor payments, 1099s, and banking processes
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Experience working with teams across different locations or time zones is helpful
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus
  • Exposure to international currencies is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred


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