Accounts Payable Specialist

Sound Investment, a leading Event Production and Sales & Installation company with a national footprint, is looking for a detail-orientated and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced and expanding accounting department in its Chicago headquarters. The role is required to work onsite Monday through Friday 9 am - 5pm

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate is someone who is a self-starter that can thrive in both a corporate and start-up type environment. They should possess strong technical and interpersonal skills as well as strong organizational skills. This role requires an exceptional level of attention to detail and communication skills (both written and verbal).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
• Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
• Managing credit card bills and payments, as well as employee expense reports
• Analyzing workflow processes
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
• Processing due invoices for payments
• Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
• Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts

The experience we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (3-5 years)
• Minimum 3 years experience handling Account Payables and Receivables
• Experience with QuickBooks (preferably QuickBooks Enterprise)
• Candidates with prior production experience and/or familiarity with event production terminology will be shown preference

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Roth IRA
• Holidays and Paid Time Off

Salary Range: $58,000 - $62,500

Sound Investment has become one of the fastest growing event solutions companies in the country. Since 1999, we have grown from a two-man team of system-designers to an award-winning company with offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The range of our products and services has helped us become a leading turn-key provider to the special event, marketing, promotions, and hospitality industries. With a team of innovative associates and stellar customer service, we excel at heightening sensory experience with a commitment to the creative application of state-of-the-art technology across a broad spectrum of events.