Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Rochester Hills, Michigan. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage invoice processing, vendor payment activity, and account reconciliation with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will work closely with vendors and internal teams to keep payables operations running smoothly while helping maintain strong financial controls.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of supplier invoices with accurate general ledger assignments and appropriate purchase order and receipt validation.
• Investigate billing discrepancies, resolve payment exceptions, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to clear outstanding issues promptly.
• Assist with scheduled payment cycles, including ACH, check, and other disbursement activities, while following established approval procedures and control standards.
• Maintain vendor records by entering new supplier information, updating existing profiles, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Respond to vendor questions regarding invoice receipt, payment timing, and account status in a courteous and timely manner.
• Support month-end accounting by preparing payable-related reconciliations, accrual information, and variance follow-up as needed.
• Review employee expense submissions and corporate card activity to confirm compliance with company policies and proper documentation.
• Monitor open items within the vendor invoice management system, maintain processing logs, and help track blanket purchase orders and contractor payment records.
• Partner with internal departments to obtain invoice approvals, assist with intercompany payable reconciliations, and provide documentation for audit requests and reporting needs.• High school diploma required; an Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of accounts payable or closely related accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, three-way matching, payment processing, and account reconciliation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with experience using ERP platforms such as SAP or other AP automation systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactions while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.