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Founded in 1971, Forsythe is as an information technology infrastructure integrator. Forsythe helps complex organizations across all industries, including Fortune 1000 companies, optimize the cost and manage the risk of their IT while improving performance. Forsythe provides independent technology and business consulting services, technology leasing services, and value-added reseller services for all the leading technology product manufacturers. Headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, Forsythe employs 890 people in 48 offices throughout the United States and Canada. Forsythe is privately held and 100-percent employee-owned. In 2008, Forsythe achieved its 38th consecutive year of profitability. We offer a rewarding work environment, competitive benefits, and wide-ranging opportunities for professional growth.  Forsythe is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

At Forsythe, we are 100% employee owned via our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Everyone has a stake in the quality of our work, the success of our business, the satisfaction of our customers, and the appreciation of their shares in Forsythe. As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Forsythe YOUR company.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Accounts Payable Rep to join our AP department in Skokie, IL.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Representative has the ability to take initiative and may work independently to perform assignments of an advanced nature.  The Senior AP Representative requires the ability to perform all job requirements of the AP Representative position.  The Senior AP Representative must assume responsibility to ensure all vendor invoices and credit memos are processed and paid in an accurate and timely manner by performing periodic accuracy reviews and sharing approval authority for processing and payment functions with the AP Manager.  Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the AP Manager with weekly and monthly reconciliation and period closing processes, maintaining the integrity of Forsythe’s systems and assisting other departments when accounts payable issues arise, taking a lead role on projects affecting Accounts Payable, and providing guidance and assistance to less experienced members in the department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain, enter to AP system, and distribute for approval vendor invoices and credit memos received for both PO- and non-PO-related products and services.  Pursue prompt management approval and/or delivery confirmation for invoices and credit memos to ensure payment within vendor/invoice terms.        
  
• Reconcile/line-match invoiced/credited amounts with purchase orders and/or GL/project distribution coding to ensure accuracy of payable and expense records.        
  
• Process payments based on payment cycle and due date schedules.  Print checks and/or generate ACH payment files.  Coordinate management approval for periodic payment cycles.
  
• Review work performed by others in the Accounts Payable department as well as system-generated reports and ensure that corrective actions are completed as needed related to aged and/or inaccurate entries to minimize delays in invoice posting or payment and ensure coding accuracy.           
  
• Provide research and administrative assistance to internal purchasing and management personnel, and vendor representatives related to payment inquiries, disputes, GL/project coding, etc.  File invoices and related backup attachments and subsequent payment documentation.
  
• Reconcile vendor statements to company’s payable data to ensure that accuracy of both internal accounts payable processing and vendor invoicing and payment/credit memo application processes.  Review vendor statement reconciliations performed by AP Representatives and assist with resolution of reconciling differences as needed.           
  
• Assist AP Manager with analysis and problem-solving as needed.  Participate in projects related to process improvements and new capabilities related to department efficiency and/or corporate initiatives.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or other business-related major, or related experience, required

EXPERIENCE: 

• 3 to 5 years of related accounts payable experience required

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, Oracle experience
  
• Very strong multitasking and organizational skills
  
• Very strong math aptitude and an accounting background required  
  
• Very strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Must be self-directed and effective working independently, yet equally comfortable contributing in a team environment
  
• Must possess excellent communication skills
  
• Must have excellent computer skills
  
• Must be able to provide guidance and assistance to less experienced staff
  
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines