Accounting Specialist

at APL Engineered Materials, Inc. in Urbana, Illinois, United States

Job Description

APL Engineered Materials, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team. This position will support daily accounting operations for our Urbana, Illinois facility by maintaining accurate accounts receivable and accounts payable records, processing financial transactions, and assisting with month-end reporting activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions.
• Create and submit customer invoices in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain and update customer account records.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collection activities.
• Research and resolve customer discrepancies and past-due balances.
• Prepare reports regarding customer account status as needed.
• Reconcile accounts receivable records on a periodic basis.
• Generate monthly billing statements.
• Reconcile revenue accounts.
• Maintain organized accounts receivable files and documentation.

Accounts Payable

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for payment.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Ensure invoices are properly approved and coded in accordance with company policies.
• Enter invoices and prepare check runs and electronic payments.
• Audit freight invoices against supporting documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and assist with payment-related questions.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable files.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Analyze accounts as needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. APL Engineered Materials, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

APL Engineered Materials, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or recruiters.

APL Engineered Materials, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.