Shared Service-Accountant
CFS · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
HybridAccounting$63k–$80k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead resolution of complex AP and AR issues including invoice discrepancies, unapplied cash, duplicate payments, and system-related errors
- Serve as escalation point for internal teams, vendors, and customers
- Conduct root-cause analysis and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
- Partner cross-functionally with accounting, procurement, operations, IT, and finance teams to resolve operational challenges
- Analyze trends, track KPIs, and provide reporting insights to leadership
- Support internal controls, audit requests, and compliance initiatives
- Participate in continuous improvement projects, workflow enhancements, and system testing initiatives
- Mentor and support other analysts on issue-resolution best practices
Qualifications
- 3+ years of AP, AR, or shared services experience
- Strong process improvement mindset with ability to identify and fix broken processes
- Experience working in high-volume transactional environments such as cannabis, CPG, manufacturing, or shared services organizations
- ERP experience required (SAP or similar systems)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills preferred
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Proactive, adaptable, and hands-on mentality