AP/AR Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Lansing, On-Site

Starting Pay: $25-30 hour

Our client is looking for a full-time, direct hire, AP/AR Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in Lansing, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing both payables and receivables with accuracy. The right candidate will help maintain clean financial records, process transactions efficiently, and provide administrative support that keeps billing and payment activity on track.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming and outgoing transactions by recording vendor invoices, applying customer payments, and keeping account activity current.

• Maintain accurate financial documentation by updating ledgers, organizing payment records, and verifying supporting details for each entry.

• Reconcile credit card activity and other account balances to identify discrepancies and ensure records match source documents.

• Monitor accounts receivable status, follow up on outstanding balances, and post payments promptly to the appropriate accounts.

• Support accounts payable functions by reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and confirming that expenditures are recorded correctly.

• Handle cash-related tasks with care, including documenting receipts and maintaining accountability for funds processed.

• Provide general administrative support to the accounting function, including filing, data entry, and responding to routine payment inquiries.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or a closely related accounting support role.

• Practical experience posting payments and maintaining accurate customer and vendor account records.

• Working knowledge of AP and AR processes, including invoice handling, payment application, and account reconciliation.

• Comfortable performing administrative support tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external contacts.