Talent Solutions | Direct Hire, Accounts Payable Clerk - Myers-Holum

This pivotal position resides within our Talent Solutions division, where we have established a strong partnership with one of our valued clients. The role of Accounts Payable Clerk is external to our internal operations at Myers-Holum, focusing exclusively on the dynamic needs of our client. As part of our Talent Solutions arm, this role plays a crucial role in maintaining the accounts payable portion of this organizations finances. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, experience with general ledger and accounts payable functions at a high-volume, and proven data entry proficiency with attention to detail. By serving external needs, this position contributes directly to our commitment to providing tailored and specialized solutions to our trusted clients while maintaining the high standards synonymous with the Talent Solutions arm of our organization.

Industry: Medical Practices

Role: Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Onsite full-time

Travel: No

Responsibilities:

• Processes vendor invoices accurately; ensuring proper coding, application of dates and necessary approvals.
• Have knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses.
• Promptly respond to customer inquiries to enhance satisfaction and trust.
• Track and monitor critical vendors to ensure prompt payment.
• Ensures transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and provide support during financial audits.
• Assists the Accounting Associate with monthly review of corporate credit card purchases, verifying correct general ledger coding.
• Assist in resolution for complex A/P related issues, ensuring compliance with vendor-payment terms.
• Works with external departments, vendors, and partners to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Maintains documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management.
• Monitors the AP Mailboxes to ensure appropriate processing times and resolution of issues.

Qualifications:

• Ability to process 50+ invoices per day and accurately assign expenses to the correct general ledger account.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of educational and professional work experience; Accounting focus preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with general ledger and high-volume accounts payable functions.
• Proven data entry proficiency with attention to detail and strong typing skills.
• Proficient in Excel and all related Microsoft products.
• Works effectively and maintains good working relationships with all levels of management, customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent communication skills. Ability to problem-solve. Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
• Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously under high pressure and within demanding time constraints.
• Consistently reports for work as scheduled, on-time and ready/able to perform job responsibilities.