[Hiring] Accounts Payable Specialist REMOTE USA

­­­­Position: Accounts Payable Specialist

Date posted: 2025-07-23

Industry: other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 1 to 2 year               

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Location: Chicago, IL, United States, REMOTE

Company: Skillsoft

Description:

Skillsoft

Accounts Payable Specialist

Chicago, IL

About the job

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

We are seeking a detail oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the company’s invoice processing and payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of financial transactions. The successful candidate will have attention to detail, and ability to research and analyze issues to the point of resolution. The ability to work on individual projects and team projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify invoices, resolve discrepancies, and process payments efficiently.
• Match vendor invoices with purchase orders and post invoices to the accounting system.
• Assist in processing weekly and semi-monthly payments, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Monitor and ensure all payments are up-to-date and accurately recorded.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all accounts payable transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve and discrepancies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and resolve any issues.
• Setting up new vendors as needed and help process 1099s.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to accounts payable.
• Support the team in process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Follow company policies and procedures related to accounts payable.
• Recommend improvement of processes through automation.
• Document policies and procedures.
• Readily available for internal and external audits for various agencies
• Assist in the month end closing process including preparation of applicable journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently operate in a dynamic and fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency in Windows, Excel, email and web-based tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
• Experience with PeopleSoft 9.0 Financials, Coupa, and other financial software is preferred.

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.

If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.