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We are looking for a detail-oriented Disbursements Specialist to join our team in Westchester, Illinois. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced financial operations environment and enjoys working with large volumes of transactional data. In this role, you will help ensure payment accuracy, strengthen reporting quality, and contribute to ongoing improvements across disbursement and operational processes.
Job Responsibility
Oversee daily payment and disbursement activity, ensuring transactions are completed accurately, on schedule, and in line with established controls
Examine high-volume financial records to verify data integrity, identify exceptions, and support timely resolution of discrepancies
Reconcile payment activity, payable balances, and related records to maintain accurate financial reporting and operational visibility
Partner with finance, accounting, and operations teams to investigate outstanding items and bring issues to closure efficiently
Produce remittance and transaction reports by consolidating information from multiple sources and confirming data accuracy before distribution
Use advanced Excel tools, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas, to analyze large datasets and support reporting, validation, and trend review
Monitor aging items, payment exceptions, and reconciliation gaps, then provide clear updates and actionable insights to leadership
Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies, recommending workflow enhancements, and supporting testing for new tools or system updates
Maintain organized documentation for procedures, controls, and operational changes, and assist with audit-related data requests when needed
Requirements
2–5 years of experience in disbursements, accounts payable, finance operations, or another high-volume transactional setting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis techniques
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets, identify trends, and resolve issues effectively
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial processing and reporting activities
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving work environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills for working across internal teams and explaining financial information
Nice to have
Experience with financial or ERP systems such as Dynamics, Oracle, or comparable platforms is preferred
Exposure to reconciliations, audit support, financial reporting, or process improvement initiatives is a plus