Coordinator, Accounts Payable (Temporary 90-days)

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Accounts Payable team in Chicago, IL for a temporary position lasting a maximum of 90 days. This position will report to the Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable and will be responsible for processing invoices, reviewing statements, researching and responding to stakeholder inquiries and other AP related activities and projects. Our ideal candidate has accounts payable experience and is highly organized, a strong communicator, takes initiative, is detailed-oriented, and has strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Process invoices for payment by reviewing and matching documents, identifying and entering general ledger coding, and obtaining approvals.
• Process urgent payment requests
• Monitor key payment types such as utilities and suppliers (Ex. Cultivators, Packaging)
• Contact vendors to obtain copies of invoices and statements and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedure documentation.
• Support internal and external research and documentation requests.
• Correspond professionally and promptly to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with AP team and AP leadership.
• Upload documentation into ERP such as approvals and invoice copies
• Assist with audit requests and vendor confirmations
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills.
• Experience with financial accounting and ERP systems (SAP and Sage Intacct preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledgeable in Accounts Payable functions and internal controls.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and is flexible with changing priorities
• Ability to understand and comply with established departmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Must be able to work in the Chicago corporate office 5 days a week and/or remotely, as required.
• High school diploma required
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years AP experience that includes supporting staff, issue research and resolution, payment runs, interaction with internal business partners and a large supplier base.
• Experience at a large, multi-national public company with SOX compliance preferred

Last updated on Aug 23, 2024