Accounts Payable, Accountant
LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire an Accounts Payable, Accountant in Chicago, Illinois. Our client is looking for a detail-driven accounts payable professional who can take ownership of core payables processes in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers a hybrid work environment and the chance to support a growing finance organization navigating systems modernization and process improvement. If you enjoy partnering cross-functionally, managing high-volume workflows and continuously improving how work gets done, this Accounts Payable, Accountant role could be a strong fit.
Responsibilities
• Process full-cycle accounts payable across multiple entities, including invoice intake, coding, matching, entry and routing for approvals
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, including invoice status, payment timing, remittance details and reconciliation questions
• Own new vendor onboarding by reviewing setup requests, validating documentation and maintaining accurate vendor master data
• Review and process employee expense reports and corporate card transactions for policy compliance, accurate coding and required approvals
• Prepare and process scheduled payment runs (ACH, wire and check), ensuring proper approvals, funding and accurate recording
• Reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and research and resolve discrepancies, unmatched invoices and vendor statement variances
• Support month-end close activities for the payables and expense cycle, including aging review, accruals and account reconciliations
• Assist with year-end vendor tax reporting (1099 / 1042-S) and related documentation
• Support internal and external audit requests related to AP, travel & expense and vendor documentation
• Identify and support process improvements, including automation and system migration initiatives, and assist with SOP/control documentation
• Complete other financial reporting, analysis and duties as requested
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or Business with relevant coursework or experience)
• 2–4 years of accounts payable or full-cycle AP experience (multi-entity and/or fast-paced environments preferred)
• Solid working knowledge of AP processes, general accounting principles and GAAP
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing and vendor management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written communication skills with a customer-service mindset and comfort managing a high volume of vendor correspondence professionally
• Experience with payment runs and AP-to-GL reconciliations, including researching and resolving discrepancies
• Experience with NetSuite (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with procurement and travel & expense platforms; experience with Zip and Navan (preferred)
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations (preferred)
Key Details
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Compensation: $25 – $30 hourly
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Work Model: Hybrid
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today — we’re actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
Allee Struve
Lead Recruiter
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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, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, 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, 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
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.