Accounts Payable Specialist/Human Supercomputer

Description -
Of the vast number of number crunchers out there, are you #1? Do you calculate in your head like some sort of living version of IBM's Watson? Then perhaps you'll fill Two by Four's entry line as our new Accounts Payable Specialist/Human Supercomputer. Strong organizational skills and a maniacal need to balance numbers is key, as you'll be responsible for a big portion of data entry, record keeping and account reconciliations. The ability to happily execute requests is also part of the equation, whether they're from our Finance Department, vendors, clients or Joe the Account Guy (man, he's a pain in the neck). And, the numerical wizard we hire should help keep Finance fun: because while we don't want to botch any totals, we do like to blow off steam.
Responsibilities
* Job Purpose: Responsible for assisting the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with, but not limited to, a variety of complex accounting functions
* Direct Report: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist and Secondary Report: Controller
* Entering all Accounts Payable and maintaining accurate records
* Media vendor invoice entry and account reconciliation
* Resolve vendor issues or inquiries and have strong follow-up skills
* Participate in the monthly closing process, including prep work and account reconciliations
* Review report detail, research and explain variances for accounts
* Prepare 1099's, month-and year-end close
* Responsible for overseeing petty cash, multiple credit cards and expense reports
* Other random, on -the-fly accounting support for the Finance Department
* Occasionally, play backup to the receptionist
Qualifications
* Accounting degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, with 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience
* 0-2 years of accounting experience, with concentration in Accounts Payable preferred
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Must be extremely dependable, able to multi-task, and have a pleasant, enthusiastic personality
* A focus on detail and organization
* Flexible, efficient and accurate with the ability to meet strict deadlines
* Resourcefulness
* A sense of humor
Accountability
* The accurate and timely entry of accounting data
* Effectiveness and efficiency as an Accounts Payable Specialist - lending enthusiastic support to the Finance team in any reasonable way (and some unreasonable ways, probably)
* An absolute delight to work with
* THIS IS A PREDOMINATELY "WORK FROM THE OFFICE" JOB. While we currently offer "Work from Home Wednesdays", this job requires that you work in our Chicago office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
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