Vernon Hills, IL
The Salem Group is a professional staffing firm with over 30 years of experience in connecting extraordinary people with extraordinary organizations!
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AP Resolution Consultant to join our finance team. As an AP Resolution Consultant, you will be responsible for managing and resolving complex accounts payable disputes and discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner as well as mentoring and coaching new coworkers. Your exceptional analytical and communication skills will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and prompt resolution, strengthening client relationships, and optimizing the overall financial health of our organization.
What will you do as an AP Resolution Consultant?
- Collaborate with various departments, including sales, customer service, and procurement, treasury, legal and accounting to identify and gather key performance indicators and supporting documentation.
- Identify and resolve complex tasks associated related to invoice discrepancies which require escalation. Conduct thorough root cause analysis of recurring disputes to identify underlying issues or process inefficiencies. Develop strategies and recommendations to prevent future disputes and improve overall accounts payable process efficiency.
- Engage in clear and professional communication with both internal and external stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to suppliers and key.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all dispute-related activities, communications, and resolutions. Generate regular reports on dispute trends, aging, and resolution status for management review.
- Continuously evaluate the dispute resolution process and identify opportunities for enhancement. Suggest and implement improvements to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Collaborate with other AP teams/coworkers to provide insights on unresolved disputes that may impact the payables process.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements during the dispute resolution process. Adhere to internal controls and maintain a high level of data accuracy and integrity.
- Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to improve overall performance.
- Manage high risk and top tier suppliers based on spend analysis. This includes but is not limited to vendors which have unique payment procedures. Perform vendor specific needs based on contractual obligations. This includes tasks such as vendor reconciliations, auditing activities and indirect spend analysis.
Who qualifies for the AP Resolution Consultant position?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 1 year of relevant AR, Credit, Accounting or Finance experience OR 5 years of relevant AR, Credit, Accounting or Finance experience OR 5 years of Company experience
- Proven experience in an accounts payable role, preferably with Fortune 200 organization
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders
- Enterprise ERP Systems experience preferred
- Background and drug screen are required.
What hours will the AP Resolution Consultant work?
- Monday – Friday, standard business hours
- Full time, 40 hours/week
- Temporary position, 1 year, subject to change
How much will you earn as an AP Resolution Consultant?
- Starting pay is $30-35/hour, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Get paid weekly!
- Direct deposit and pay card options available for all Salem employees
Our Benefits!
The Salem Group is proud to offer world-class benefits including:
- Affordable insurance plans
- Paid Sick Leave (where applicable by law)
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Retention Bonuses
- And more… click here to view our full benefit package: The Salem Group Benefit Summary 2025
Positions are available immediately! Don’t wait to apply!
Ready to learn more? Submit your resume and one of our friendly Staffing Managers will contact you soon!
Want to speed up the process? Text “AP” to 847-537-7007 to schedule a time to discuss this opening with us.