Senior Accounts Payable

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Grayson Search Partners is partnering with a growing organization in Aurora, IL to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong hands-on experience managing vendor invoices, purchase orders, invoice matching, and payment processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the full accounts payable cycle and the ability to work closely with vendors, purchasing, and internal accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and missing approvals.
• Process vendor payments according to company policies and schedules.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and AP documentation.
• Partner with purchasing and internal departments to resolve PO and invoice issues.
• Assist with month-end close, including AP reconciliations and accruals.
• Process and review lien waivers and related documentation when applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.
• Extensive experience processing vendor invoices.
• Experience matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Three-way matching experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with vendor payment processing.
• Experience assisting with month-end close.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting ERP systems.
• Lien waiver experience highly preferred.

Position Details

Location: Aurora, IL

Employment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Salary: $65,000–$75,000, based on experience

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Paid sick leave, applicable paid leave, and holiday pay may also be available.

Grayson Search Partners is proud to represent this opportunity and connect qualified AP professionals with their next career move.