Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

LaSalle Network is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist for an immediate contract opportunity with a leading global trading and financial services organization in downtown Chicago. Following a recent Oracle implementation, the accounting team is navigating parallel processing, organizational changes, and increased transaction volume. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting judgment, understand how accounts payable impacts the general ledger, and feel comfortable working within a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency environment. Strong performers may have the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract term.

Responsibilities

• Process and review high-volume accounts payable transactions, averaging approximately 1,000 invoices per month
• Manage invoice approvals, coding, and payment processing across multiple entities
• Support journal entries and account reconciliations related to AP activity
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues
• Work within Oracle ERP while supporting ongoing transition activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Collaborate with accounting leadership to maintain accurate financial reporting
• Support AP operations in a global, multi-currency environment

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or in a similar accounting-focused AP role
• Experience working in a global, multi-currency environment
• Understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and AP-to-GL processes
• ERP experience required; Oracle experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal training or ramp-up time
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accounting judgment
• Financial services or similarly complex industry experience is highly preferred

Benefits

• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave, and Sick Leave provided
• Free breakfast and lunch provided onsite daily
• Exposure to a sophisticated global accounting and finance organization
• Direct interaction with senior accounting leadership
• Opportunity to gain Oracle ERP experience during a major transformation
• Potential for contract extension based on performance

Pay

$30-$35/hour

Schedule

Fully onsite, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Chicago, IL