Accounts Payable Specialist

Post Date

Jul 18, 2025

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60601
US
Sep 20, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Accounts Payable

Req #

DGO-796273

Pay Rate

$27 - $34 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Globals financial technology client is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the financial processing of transactions for the organization. The duties include daily bookkeeping and record keeping, financial reporting and the preparation of tax records for financial audits. A successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have a mix of organizational and analytical skills.

- Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
- Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
- Analyzing workflow processes
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
- Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
- Processing due invoices for payments
- Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
- Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts

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Required Skills & Experience

- 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
- Understanding of principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
- Superb time management skills and detail orientation
- Competency with QuickBooks, Xero, and other accounting tools
- Basic data entry skills
- Comfortable with math and calculations
- Good listening and communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with NetSuite

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.