AP Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the day-to-day processing of vendor invoices using automated systems, general ledger systems, and established workflows. This role focuses on accurate data entry, invoice review, exception handling and timely processing while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.

How You Will Contribute:

• Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in accordance with company policies and payment terms.
• Respond to vendor inquiries via phone and email regarding invoice status, payments, and account balances.
• Prepare and submit payment files for check, ACH, and wire transfers in coordination with banking requirements and internal controls.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support and lead initiatives related to process automation and enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requests for data
• Ensure all accounts payable deadlines are met in alignment with month‑end and year‑end close schedules established by management.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including invoice cutoff, accrual support, and reporting preparation.
• Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business needs.

Salary Range: $21.13 to 31.69/hr

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

Department: Finance/Accounting

Location: Wauconda, Illinois

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Reporting To: Controller