Non-Clinical - Finance/Accounting - Staff Accountant
22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- Chicago, IL
- 22 days ago
Highlights
Candidate should have 1-5+ years of accounting or AP experience with strong expertise in account reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, banking/payment operations, month-end close support, and Procure-to-Pay processes. Support the complete Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including supplier payments, invoice processing, purchase order matching, exception resolution, and payment execution.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.tscti.com/careers-0 |
Description
Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (09:00 - 17:30)
Description:
Meal-Break Length: 30_minutes
Weekend Requirement: no
Additional Details: Summary
Seeking an Accountant for a temp-to-perm opportunity within Accounts Payable. Candidate should have 1-5+ years of accounting or AP experience with strong expertise in account reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, banking/payment operations, month-end close support, and Procure-to-Pay processes. Advanced Excel skills required. ERP experience preferred. Looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can manage complex reconciliations, resolve exceptions, and support financial controls in a high-volume environment.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
1-5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
Experience performing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
Preferred
Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes in a large organization.
Experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
Experience with banking operations, ACH payments, wire transfers, and payment controls.
Knowledge of supplier statement reconciliations and AP subledger accounting.
Healthcare or large corporate finance experience.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Procure-to-Pay Operations
Support the complete Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including supplier payments, invoice processing, purchase order matching, exception resolution, and payment execution.
Review and reconcile invoices, payment transactions, and supplier statements.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, pricing variances, and unmatched transactions.
Partner with Procurement, Supplier Management, Treasury, and business stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
Monitor AP aging and outstanding liabilities to support month-end close activities.
Reconciliations & Financial Controls
Perform account reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
Research and resolve reconciling items, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Maintain documentation supporting audit and compliance requirements.
Assist with monitoring internal controls surrounding invoice processing, payment approvals, and disbursement activities.
Banking & Cash Management
Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payment processes.
Research banking exceptions and payment returns.
Assist with bank reconciliation activities and payment file validation.
Partner with Treasury and banking partners to resolve payment-related issues.
Ensure compliance with fraud prevention and payment control procedures.
Analysis & Process Improvement
Analyze AP, payment, and reconciliation data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
Utilize Excel and ERP reporting tools to improve operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Participate in automation, continuous improvement, and finance transformation initiatives.
Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Description:
Meal-Break Length: 30_minutes
Weekend Requirement: no
Additional Details: Summary
Seeking an Accountant for a temp-to-perm opportunity within Accounts Payable. Candidate should have 1-5+ years of accounting or AP experience with strong expertise in account reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, banking/payment operations, month-end close support, and Procure-to-Pay processes. Advanced Excel skills required. ERP experience preferred. Looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can manage complex reconciliations, resolve exceptions, and support financial controls in a high-volume environment.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
1-5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
Experience performing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
Preferred
Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes in a large organization.
Experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
Experience with banking operations, ACH payments, wire transfers, and payment controls.
Knowledge of supplier statement reconciliations and AP subledger accounting.
Healthcare or large corporate finance experience.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Procure-to-Pay Operations
Support the complete Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including supplier payments, invoice processing, purchase order matching, exception resolution, and payment execution.
Review and reconcile invoices, payment transactions, and supplier statements.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, pricing variances, and unmatched transactions.
Partner with Procurement, Supplier Management, Treasury, and business stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
Monitor AP aging and outstanding liabilities to support month-end close activities.
Reconciliations & Financial Controls
Perform account reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
Research and resolve reconciling items, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Maintain documentation supporting audit and compliance requirements.
Assist with monitoring internal controls surrounding invoice processing, payment approvals, and disbursement activities.
Banking & Cash Management
Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payment processes.
Research banking exceptions and payment returns.
Assist with bank reconciliation activities and payment file validation.
Partner with Treasury and banking partners to resolve payment-related issues.
Ensure compliance with fraud prevention and payment control procedures.
Analysis & Process Improvement
Analyze AP, payment, and reconciliation data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
Utilize Excel and ERP reporting tools to improve operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Participate in automation, continuous improvement, and finance transformation initiatives.
Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
About Company
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.