Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary Role) at KemperSports in Northbrook, IL

Job description

• Description
• KemperSports is looking for a temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to supplement existing A/P resources. The role is an in-office position in our home office location in Northbrook, Illinois.
• The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for organizing invoice backup sent to clients for reimbursement to KemperSports, in addition to assisting in accurately reviewing, coding, approving, and processing invoices and expense reports for the Support Office. This position ensures compliance with company policies and established approval procedures while maintaining accurate and timely accounts payable records and payments.
• Additional responsibilities include processing invoices and manual checks, assisting with 1099 preparation, responding to vendor and employee inquiries, maintaining vendor records, and providing timely accrual information for month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Organize invoice backup that is used to support expenses billed back to clients
• Assist in reviewing invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation prior to processing for payment.
• Assist in communicating with on-site and off-site employees regarding invoice issues and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Enter and process invoices, manual checks, and other accounts payable transactions accurately and timely within the company’s AP system
• Meet all assigned deadlines, month-end close deadlines, and other company-specific requirements.
• Respond to invoice inquiries from vendors and field staff via phone and email, ensuring timely resolution.
• Assist with the annual 1099 process, including reviewing vendor records for completeness and accuracy and obtaining required information and documentation.
• Obtain, organize, and maintain supporting documentation for invoices processed through Bill.com.
• Support the accounts receivable function by obtaining and organizing supporting documentation for customer billings.

Requirements

• College degree preferred, with minimum two years A/P or A/R experience
• Experience with Microsoft suite of products, specifically Excel
• Experience with A/P workflow automation software, Bill.com preferred
• Attention to detail
• Service focused mindset
• Demonstrated history of working in a dynamic team based environment
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP

Skills

Preferred

• Attention to detail
• Service focused mindset
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP

Benefits

• $20-$25/hour based upon experience