Accounts Payable Coordinator
Inclusively · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$45k–$55k/yrFull-time
About the Role
This position supports day-to-day purchasing activities, including processing purchase requests, maintaining accurate records, communicating with vendors and internal departments, and assisting with follow-up on purchasing-related matters. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional and timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor requests, and related purchasing documentation accurately and efficiently.
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments to obtain information, resolve questions, and follow up on open items.
- Maintain organized and accurate purchasing records, files, logs, and tracking spreadsheets.
- Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, required approvals, and compliance with established procedures before processing.
- Handle confidential and sensitive business information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Assist with invoice, vendor, and purchasing inquiries as needed.
- Monitor and prioritize multiple requests while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Support purchasing process improvements and help maintain consistent department procedures.
- Take ownership of Canada fixed assets activities, including maintaining related records and assisting with tracking or documentation, and provide backup support for US fixed assets when needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience in business or a related field.
- Prior experience in purchasing, accounts payable, accounting support, administrative support, or a related office role preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including entering and verifying data, sorting and filtering information, maintaining spreadsheets, and tracking open items.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and remain organized while deadlines or priorities change.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
- Professional, dependable, and collaborative work style.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with purchase orders, invoices, vendor documentation, and purchasing processes.
- Familiarity with purchasing, accounting, and workflow systems; NetSuite preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and follow established procedures.
- Strong customer service skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Pay
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000