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Accounting Specialist

General Information

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City

Chicago, Oak Brook

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States

Department

ACCOUNTING

Date

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Working time

Full-time

Ref#

20036341

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Job Field

ACCOUNTING

Seniority Level

Associate

Currency

USD - United States - US

Annual Base Salary Minimum

39,900

Annual Base Salary Maximum

79,800

The salary range above represents the low and high end in the local currency of Xerox’s salary range for this position and is reflected in an annualized amount. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, market competition, and/or the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The range listed is just one component of Xerox’s total compensation package for employees. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, to view those details please visit Xerox Careers for your applicable country. If you are not reviewing this job posting on Xerox Careers (https://xerox.avature.net/en\_US/careers) , we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current internal postings, please visit Xerox Careers (https://xerox.avature.net/en\_US/careers) .

Description & Requirements

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About Xerox Holdings Corporation

For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work. Learn more about us at www.xerox.com .

Position Summary:

The Accounting Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of our accounts payable operations. This individual will be primarily responsible for processing accounts payable entries related to drop ship and expense invoices, managing employee expense reports, and reviewing and coding company credit card transactions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in both independent and team-oriented environments. A passion for continuous learning, strong customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process and record accounts payable transactions for drop ship and expense invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding according to company policies.

+ Review, verify, and process employee expense reports, confirming compliance with company guidelines and resolving discrepancies as needed.

+ Review and code company credit card transactions, collaborating with employees to ensure timely and accurate allocation to appropriate accounts and cost centers.

+ Assist with the month-end close process by ensuring all AP entries and expense-related transactions are complete and accurate.

+ Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable and expense management.

+ Work closely with the sales support team and other internal associates to identify, investigate, and resolve issues related to AP entries, expense reports, and credit card transactions.

+ Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive financial data at all times.

+ Support process improvement initiatives and participate in special projects as assigned by Accounting leadership.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

+ Demonstrated experience coding and processing accounts payable transactions, including drop ship and expense invoices.

+ Familiarity with expense report review and credit card transaction coding is highly desirable.

+ Strong proficiency with Excel (basic to intermediate functions, VLOOKUP required); experience with ERP systems such as Acumatica or other Windows-based platforms is a plus.

+ Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all work performed.

+ Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies independently.

+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting professionally with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders.

+ Exceptional customer service orientation and a drive to meet internal and external client needs.

+ Highly organized, adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

+ Motivated to continually learn and adapt to new systems, technologies, and processes.

Core Competencies:

+ Strong sense of urgency in problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and achieving critical goals.

+ High degree of organization and ability to multitask effectively.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Commitment to superior customer service and building positive professional relationships.

+ Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to embrace new challenges and continuous improvement.

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