Job Description:

Looking for a hands‑on accounting role where precision and impact go hand in hand?

Join our team as an Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist and be at the core of the financial operations that keep our business moving. In this onsite role located in Lincolnshire, IL, you’ll play a central role in executing accurate, timely, and compliant accounts payable and receivable processes—ensuring vendor obligations are met, customer balances are well managed, and financial records are maintained with precision. As a key contributor to the accounting team, you’ll work cross‑functionally while consistently applying ITW principles, procedures, and internal controls to support operational excellence.

If you’re detail‑driven, organized, and enjoy being a go‑to resource for financial accuracy, this role puts you right where it matters most.

What You Will Do and Impact

Accounts Payable and Receivable Functions

Process, review, and post accounts payable invoices accurately within the Great Plains accounting system.
Prepare and issue vendor payments in accordance with established timelines and internal controls.
Manage accounts receivable activities, including collections efforts and posting of customer cash receipts.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records to support audits, reporting, and operational reviews.

Customer and Vendor Support

Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor and customer inquiries via phone and email.
Gather and maintain new customer and vendor documentation, ensuring records are complete and compliant.
Collaborate with internal staff to research and resolve invoice discrepancies or irregularities in a timely manner.

Process Support and Administrative Excellence

Maintain organized filing systems for invoices and supporting documentation.
Perform clerical and administrative duties related to AP and AR functions as needed.
Support continuous improvement by ensuring data integrity and adherence to established accounting procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the accounting team and business objectives.

What You Need to Be Successful

Attention to Detail - Strong data entry accuracy with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently and in a timely manner.
Professional Growth Minded - Willingness to invest in personal and professional development for self and others, with potential for growth within the organization.
Prioritize Effectively – Strong organizational and prioritization skills that align with business objectives.
Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events
Self-Starting Initiative- Ability to learn quickly, be resourceful, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage competing demands simultaneously while adhering to business deadlines.
Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Self-Accountability - Demonstrated positive attitude, high motivation, and a strong sense of personal accountability.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping experience required.
ERP and Financial Reporting software experience is required.
Computer proficiency, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time on the manufacturing floor. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Work is normally performed in an office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and speak clearly so listeners can understand the speech of another person. The employee frequently is required to sit for prolonged periods; stand; walk; bend; squat; kneel; use hands to type, file, make copies, finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Compensation Information:

Company Information

E. H. Wachs, an Illinois Tool Works Company, is a recognized world leader in the manufacture and distribution of field machining and valve exercising equipment.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16 billion in 2025. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

Learn More:

ITW: www.itw.com
E.H. Wachs: www.ehwachs.com

Why E.H. Wachs, a division of ITW?

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:

Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

At E.H. Wachs, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. For more details, visit our Benefits page. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

Compensation Information

The annual base rate for this position is $ 23.37 – 27.45 per hour. Please note that this compensation information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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AP/AR Specialist