Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role

Czarnowski is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Accounting Team in Chicago. As part of the Czarnowski Collective, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative, and inclusive environment where diversity and equity are actively supported.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently, verifying coding, approvals, and appropriate documentation using MetaViewer.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with invoice processing.
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors through timely payments.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox, respond to vendor inquiries, and resolve payment discrepancies professionally.
• Maintain accurate vendor files, perform 1099 reporting, and manage vendor setup and master data changes.
• Assist with month-end closing and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and basic data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment and shift priorities as needed.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and data entry.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Pay

Illinois Salary Range: $25-27/hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of start date.
• 401K matching with no vesting period (fully vested from day 1).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Collaborative work environment with a collective culture.

Our Culture

At Czarnowski Collective, we celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation, and imagination. We foster a humble, respectful, and inclusive environment where honesty, integrity, and trust are core values. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is defined by 10 principles that guide our actions and decisions, ensuring a meritocratic, ethical, and sustainable workplace.