Accounts Payable Analyst

Chicago, Illinois


Employer: The LaSalle Group
Industry: Accounting & Finance
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Our client, a rapidly growing fintech company that is transforming the financial landscape through innovative technology and customer-centric solutions, is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst. Their mission is to provide seamless, efficient and accessible financial services to customers worldwide.

As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you will be a key member of their finance team, responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process. You will work closely with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments and reconciliations. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving to help optimize our client's financial operations.

Accounts Payable Analyst Responsibilities:
  • Receive, review and process vendor invoices in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Prepare and execute payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, checks) while ensuring proper authorization and documentation
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions, including vendor statements, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors; address and resolve inquiries regarding billing and payment issues
  • Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies
  • Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciling AP sub-ledger to the general ledger
  • Generate and analyze AP reports to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities for process improvement
  • Ensure all accounts payable activities comply with internal controls, accounting standards and audit requirements
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Accounts Payable Analyst Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably within a fintech or tech company
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit for our client's team, please apply with your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

Sarah Carpenter
Project Manager, Accounting and Finance
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

Created: 2024-09-14
Reference: 144128
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
ZIP: 60018


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