Accounts Payable Representative

Accounts Payable RepresentativeBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Representative in Sycamore, IL 60178 / Hybrid / RemotePosition Title:Accounts Payable RepresentativeLocation: Sycamore, IL 60178 / Hybrid / RemoteAnticipated Start Date:06/03Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 6+ month(s)Job Type: ContractPay Range: $20-$24Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description:Industry leader looking for a contract AP/AR Specialist will provide day-to-day support for the business unit customers and vendors through the entire procure-to-pay process and, at the same time, seek process improvement efficiencies and understand corporate structures, business contacts, and stakeholders. The person in this role will also participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete client files/filing and make recommendations to improve the quality of invoicing and collection procedures.
• Monitor processing of invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Review client documentation to ensure proper systems set up and compliance with correct accounting procedures.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
• Train and provide guidance to Accounts Receivable/Payable team members; provide assistance as needed.
• Maintain a process for tracking receipt of data and source documents.
• Monitor and report on changes in payment standards.
• Prepare and sort source documents and interpret data to be entered.
• Contact preparers of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies or missing data.
• Perform data entry in the Accounts Payable/Account Receivable System from source documents, complete necessary coding, confirm accuracy of data, and make necessary corrections.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience using automated financial and accounting systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field

Benefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222574 when responding to this ad.

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