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Accounts Payable Specialist
AAR • WOOD DALE, IL 60399 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Accounts Payable Specialist at AAR is responsible for ensuring timely data entry and processing of accounts payable for both government contracts and commercial business. This role involves researching invoice discrepancies, completing statement analysis, providing analytical spend reporting, and assisting with the monthly AP close. The position requires proficiency in mathematical skills and Microsoft Office, with a preference for candidates holding an Accredited Payable Specialist (APS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and process vendor invoices and expense reports to the correct accounts and cost centers.
- Execute 3-way, 2-way or non-PO standard process for invoice processing
- Validate vendor accounts balances by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Perform spend analysis as required.
- Ensures adequate and continuous controls are executed for all assigned activities
- Establishes and maintains productive cross functional business relationships
- Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient mathematical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel, preferred.
- Accredited Payable Specialist (APS) certification, preferred.
- Certification must be maintained through continuing professional education.
- Exposure to and/or knowledge of government AP contract processing preferred
Full Job Description
**Title:** Accounts Payable Specialist
**Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
**Job Number:** 16009
**SUMMARY:**
Ensure that all accounts payable data is entered and processed in a timely manner for government contracts and commercial business. Research invoice discrepancies with purchasing and vendors and advise resolution needed. Complete statement analysis for suppliers and resolves discrepancies. Provide analytical spend reporting as requested. Assist with monthly AP close.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Analyze and process vendor invoices and expense reports to the correct accounts and cost centers.
+ Execute 3-way, 2-way or non-PO standard process for invoice processing
+ Validate vendor accounts balances by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
+ Perform spend analysis as required.
+ Ensures adequate and continuous controls are executed for all assigned activities
+ Establishes and maintains productive cross functional business relationships
+ Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
+ Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**
+ Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Proficient mathematical skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel, preferred.
+ Accredited Payable Specialist (APS) certification, preferred.
+ Certification must be maintained through continuing professional education.
+ Exposure to and/or knowledge of government AP contract processing preferred
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:**
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
+ The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page.
\#LI-MA1
AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
**Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
**Job Number:** 16009
**SUMMARY:**
Ensure that all accounts payable data is entered and processed in a timely manner for government contracts and commercial business. Research invoice discrepancies with purchasing and vendors and advise resolution needed. Complete statement analysis for suppliers and resolves discrepancies. Provide analytical spend reporting as requested. Assist with monthly AP close.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Analyze and process vendor invoices and expense reports to the correct accounts and cost centers.
+ Execute 3-way, 2-way or non-PO standard process for invoice processing
+ Validate vendor accounts balances by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
+ Perform spend analysis as required.
+ Ensures adequate and continuous controls are executed for all assigned activities
+ Establishes and maintains productive cross functional business relationships
+ Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
+ Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**
+ Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Proficient mathematical skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel, preferred.
+ Accredited Payable Specialist (APS) certification, preferred.
+ Certification must be maintained through continuing professional education.
+ Exposure to and/or knowledge of government AP contract processing preferred
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:**
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
+ The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page.
\#LI-MA1
AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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