Accounts Payable

Crystal Lake, IL

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Monday – Friday

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

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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