The Jel Sert Company · 2 months ago
Sr. Accounts Payable Analyst
West Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$69K/yr - $69K/yr
5+ years expThe Jel Sert Company has been creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages for nearly a century. They are currently seeking a Sr. Accounts Payable Analyst who will be responsible for reviewing and processing invoices and payments to vendors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with established procedures.
Food and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Assist with saving electronic invoices and maintaining AP inbox
Review and voucher high volume of electronic invoices
Maintain accounts payable unpaid and paid invoice files
Ensure all invoices have approval signatures, departmental codes, and required supporting documentation
Analyze and resolve problematic invoices in order to process accordingly
Review problematic invoices with the appropriate department for resolution when appropriate
Maintain A/P procedures and identify any streamlining opportunities
Prepare and transmit ACH payments to vendors as scheduled and live check payments
Maximize accounts payable discounts and tax credits
Assist with new vendor set up or changes: obtain w9 and banking information, verify banking information
Fill out credit applications as needed
On a monthly basis, review all invoices on hold status and verify with authorizing department to ensure validity
Review open purchase order receipts to ensure that invoices have been received to voucher
Run /verify sales tax report
Prepare and process Commissions payments
Process freight batched invoices in QAD
Assist with commission accrual when needed
Assist with processing autopay/wire payments
Process annual 1099’s
Assist with month end reconciliation
Provide assistance to outside auditors at year end
Check AP/AR mailboxes. Mail AR checks to lockbox
Assume management responsibilities for the Accounts Payable team in the manager’s absence, ensuring seamless continuity of operations
Complete projects as assigned by A/P Manager
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5-7 years Accounts Payable experience
AP experience within a paperless environment highly desired
Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented
Accurate and timely data input skills are essential
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Strong leadership, planning, and problem solving skills
Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks within time constraints
Solid computer skills and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook required
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Demonstrate good communication skills both written and verbal
Preferred
College degree preferred
Experience with an ERP system, such as QAD, is a plus
Company
The Jel Sert Company
The Jel Sert Company is a family-owned business providing our customers with high quality and high value food products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Andrew Rush
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-22
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