Accounts Payable Clerk

Life Tech's continued growth has created a full-time opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk to work as part of our Finance team. We are looking for a knowledgeable, responsible, and dependable candidate. Life Tech is accredited by ACHC and is one of Illinois fastest growing home medical equipment providers for adult, pediatric, and infant care. Life Tech was named the #2 DME provider in the country in 2015 www.hmeexcellenceawards.com.

Responsibilities:

• Duties include supporting the daily functions of the Accounts Payable team. This is a “hands-on” role including acting as a key contributor to vendor satisfaction and ensuring invoices are processed daily. You will also have an active role in the documentation and implementation of “best practice” solutions. Innovative ideas are welcome.
• 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 provides 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 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.

Other:

While this position can be afforded a flexible work environment, this position will be involved in specific projects and topics that will require a hybrid model out of the Elmhurst, IL Office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elmhurst, IL 60126