ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Location: Crystal Lake, IL

Job Summary:
We are hiring an experienced Accounts Payable associate to manage full-cycle accounts payable workflows. This role ensures accurate vendor disbursements, manages complex reconciliations, and maintains strong internal financial controls.

About Shaw Media:
Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois. Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

Key Responsibilities:
• Full-Cycle AP: Oversee the end-to-end invoice lifecycle from initial receipt to final payment ledger posting.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly vendor statements and investigate unresolved balances or variances.
• Tax Compliance: Collect and verify vendor W-9 forms and assist with annual 1099 filing preparations.
• Month-End Close: Prepare prior month invoice entry before closing the AP module within our accounting software.

Qualifications:
• Experience: 1–4 years of dedicated full-cycle accounts payable experience.
• Systems: Hands-on experience with an accounting software program and scanners.
• Technical Skills: Beginner Microsoft Excel skills
• Core Competencies: Problem-solving mindset, strong analytical skills, and time-management capabilities.

What you will receive in return:
In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, along with your resume:

Or mail it to us at:
Shaw Media –Accounts Payable
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 250
Crystal Lake, IL 60039

Shaw Media is a Drug-free and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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