Accounts Payable Specialist
Ziegler · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Position Overview
Ziegler is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to lead the Accounts Payable and Expense Reporting functions as well as administer Paramount Workplace. This role provides a great opportunity for a professional to lead a high visibility function for the firm, interacting with people of all levels.
Accounts Payable
- Input invoices into Workplace for weekly payment processing, ensuring proper G/L coding and correct approval chain routing
- Review invoices input by others into Workplace
- Maintain all vendors in Workplace
- Onboard and provide on-going training and support to the company
- Track monthly accruals of unpaid invoices
- Track prepaid project expenses
- Support annual 1099 reporting process
- Keep current on system changes, upgrades and available products and available reports
Procurement System
- Research and correct any issues with purchase requests in Workplace
- Maintenance of the system, including approval chains and supplier setup
Travel & Expense Program
- Review and process Workplace expense reports
- Maintain all associates in the Workplace program
- Onboard and on-going training and support in processing of expense reports and booking of travel
American Express Corporate Card Program
- Administer the American Express Corporate Card Program
- Issue and cancel cards (verify card balance on canceled card and track for payment)
- Monitor delinquent accounts
- Keep record of card member activity and various reports
Professional Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, preferred
- Three to seven years of professional office experience, ideally in Accounts Payable, Accounting or similar role
- Paramount Workplace experience preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Suite applications, proficiency in Word and Excel required
Personal Qualifications
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment