Payment Coordinator - Accounts Payable
Chicago, IL, US, 60610
Job Summary
The Payment Coordinator - Accounts Payable will assist in completing payments according to the payment schedule. This role is integral in controlling spend, managing cash flow, and mitigating risk to Verano by adhering to policies and procedures. This individual assists in all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.
This is a hybrid role that requires 4 days in the office at Verano HQ (224 W. Hill St, Chicago IL 60610).
Verano requires applicants to have permanent United States work authorization (U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor ACH remittance emails
- Assist with weekly payment proposal
- Ensure proper mailing/dispositioning of checks
- Respond to and provide remittance details as part of the help desk
- Research and remediate payment errors
- Record and perform root-cause analysis (RCA) on returned/failed payments
- Provide documentation support for internal/external audit requests
- Support AP initiative to increase electronic payments
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant major required.
- Microsoft Office, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Must have strong problem-solving and time management skills.
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
- Must be comfortable with a fast-paced environment and flexible to daily changes.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must be willing to undergo a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ year(s) of accounts payable experience preferred.
- Financial/accounting software, specifically SAP, experience is a plus.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago