AP Specialist

Legacy Foods MFG LLC•Elk Grove Village, IL

About The Position

About Legacy Foods Legacy Foods is a fast-growing custom sauce and salad dressing manufacturer with approximately $50 million in annual revenue. We serve leading national and regional customers and operate in a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment.Position Summary- Accounts Payable SpecialistWe are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing manufacturing company. This role is responsible for the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor communication, and check runs. The position will also support billing, cash application, collections, and other accounting functions as needed. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and experience handling high-volume AP.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with three-way matching required
Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred
Strong Excel skills
High attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred

Responsibilities

Manage AP inbox and vendor correspondence
Process vendor invoices and perform three-way match to purchase orders and receipts
Ensure proper coding and approval of invoices
Prepare weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
Maintain vendor files including W-9s and payment terms
Resolve invoice discrepancies with purchasing, receiving, and vendors
Assist with month-end close related to AP and accrualsAdditional Accounting Support- Assist with customer billing and invoicing
Apply customer payments and support cash receipts processing
Assist with collections follow-up
Support audit requests and documentation
Provide general accounting support to the finance team