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Functional Overview : The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor bills, expense reports, and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial regulations. This role involves verifying bill details, reconciling discrepancies, collaborating with internal departments and external vendors to resolve payment issues, and taking on related tasks as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager. The Accounts Payable Clerk plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by keeping records up to date. Major Job Responsibilities, Functions, and Duties : Accurately enter and code vendor invoices into the accounting system in accordance with company policies and approval workflows. Assist in preparing payment runs (checks, ACH, and wires). Maintain vendor files, including but not limited to W-9 forms, payment terms, and contact information. Respond to vendor inquiries in a professional manner and resolve issues efficiently with guidance from the Accounts Payable Manager for more complex issues. Monitor the AP email inbox and route emails to the appropriate contacts in a timely manner. Support the AP Manager during month-end close and audits by providing documentation and summaries as needed. Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting. Record payments and process expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling bills while conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system. Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the AP function. File and maintain accounts payable documents, worksheets, and reports. Other related duties as assigned. General Job Requirements : High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Adept at problem-solving, including identifying issues and finding solutions. Flexible and adaptable to change in response to evolving business needs, timelines, requests, etc. Ability to prioritize workload and balance multiple projects at the same time. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks. Physical Job Requirements : Able to work in the headquarters office located in Chicago, IL. Able to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods of time. Able to move about the office to access common equipment such as filing cabinets, copier, printer, etc. Able to adjust or move objects up to 25 pounds. Compensation: This is an entry-level accounting position with a salary range of $44,000-$47,000 annually. Featured Benefits: Chicago Venture Partners is proud to offer extensive, competitive benefits to full-time employees. We offer employees the choice among three medical insurance plans with monthly premiums starting at only $1, as well as $1 monthly premium dental and vision plans. Our employees also receive fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Additionally, through Voya Financial we offer a generous 401(k) matching program to help our employees save for a financially secure retirement. Our employees enjoy multiple other benefits such as but not limited to: access to an Employee Assistance program, commuter benefits, paid leave for new parents, and financial assistance with fertility treatments and IVF. Why Join Us: At Chicago Venture Partners we are excited about who we work with, what we work on, and where we do it. Through collective thinking and camaraderie, we are creating solutions that have never been seen before. We bring our whole selves to work – not just our skills – because that is when connections are made, ideas flow, and the real magic happens. Of everything we have developed, we are most proud of this unique synergy that is coded into everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr F1studioz

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