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Accounts Payable Clerk
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This range is provided by ACAMS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $18.00/hr - $21.00/hr
Who We Are ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally. With over 115,000 members across 180 jurisdictions, ACAMS is committed to fighting and finding ways to help prevent financial crime through the provision of anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing and sanctions knowledge-sharing, thought leadership, risk-mitigation services, ESG initiatives, and platforms for public-private dialogue. The association’s CAMS certification is the gold-standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals. ACAMS has recently expanded its certification portfolio to include the Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist (CAFS), designed to equip professionals with the tools to detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud. Through its 60+ Chapters and a robust calendar of global conferences, symposiums, and training events, ACAMS brings together members of the AFC community from around the world to exchange ideas, strengthen networks, and drive meaningful change. Visit acams.org for more information.
Opportunity at a Glance ACAMS is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will be primarily accountable for processing invoices for our global payables and ensuring timely payments. You will work with department leads across the globe to facilitate invoice processing and approval workflows in Airbase, ACAMS payables platform. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, a good understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The AP Clerk will report to the Supervisor, Payables. In addition, this person will handle other duties and administrative tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Work with staff and vendors residing in different time zones.
Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable, including vendors, employee reimbursements and corporate cards.
Activate new users and inactivate user accounts upon termination.
Assist with month-end closing tasks related to AP.
Support annual 1099 reporting requirements.
Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in accounting or finance is a plus.
1–3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
Experience with multi-currency and multi-subsidiaries is a must.
Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Highly organized individual with a strong work ethic.
Ability to collaborate remotely is a must.
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
Experience with accounting software (Airbase, NetSuite) is a plus.
Experience with 1099 reporting is a plus.
EEO We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At ACAMS, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Location Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks ago
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Accounts Payable Clerk
role at
ACAMS
This range is provided by ACAMS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $18.00/hr - $21.00/hr
Who We Are ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally. With over 115,000 members across 180 jurisdictions, ACAMS is committed to fighting and finding ways to help prevent financial crime through the provision of anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing and sanctions knowledge-sharing, thought leadership, risk-mitigation services, ESG initiatives, and platforms for public-private dialogue. The association’s CAMS certification is the gold-standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals. ACAMS has recently expanded its certification portfolio to include the Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist (CAFS), designed to equip professionals with the tools to detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud. Through its 60+ Chapters and a robust calendar of global conferences, symposiums, and training events, ACAMS brings together members of the AFC community from around the world to exchange ideas, strengthen networks, and drive meaningful change. Visit acams.org for more information.
Opportunity at a Glance ACAMS is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will be primarily accountable for processing invoices for our global payables and ensuring timely payments. You will work with department leads across the globe to facilitate invoice processing and approval workflows in Airbase, ACAMS payables platform. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, a good understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The AP Clerk will report to the Supervisor, Payables. In addition, this person will handle other duties and administrative tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Work with staff and vendors residing in different time zones.
Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable, including vendors, employee reimbursements and corporate cards.
Activate new users and inactivate user accounts upon termination.
Assist with month-end closing tasks related to AP.
Support annual 1099 reporting requirements.
Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in accounting or finance is a plus.
1–3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
Experience with multi-currency and multi-subsidiaries is a must.
Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Highly organized individual with a strong work ethic.
Ability to collaborate remotely is a must.
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
Experience with accounting software (Airbase, NetSuite) is a plus.
Experience with 1099 reporting is a plus.
EEO We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At ACAMS, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Location Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks ago
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ACAMS by 2x
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Chicago, IL .
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