Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for an environmental services organization in Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with financial records, and confident handling detailed invoice and payment activity. The person in this role will help maintain accurate accounting information, support reporting needs, and contribute to the smooth execution of administrative and finance-related tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Process invoice, receipt, payment, and transaction details into accounting systems and tracking files with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review supporting documentation to confirm that financial entries align with invoices, receipts, and related records before finalizing updates.
• Assist with reconciling credit card activity and other accounts to identify discrepancies and maintain balanced records.
• Build, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets used for reporting, tracking, and day-to-day accounting support.
• Partner with finance team members to organize, analyze, and present financial information in a clear and thorough manner.
• Keep accounting documentation current, complete, and properly organized to support reliable recordkeeping.
• Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and follow confidentiality expectations at all times.
• Provide general clerical and administrative assistance to support department priorities and deadlines.• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, data entry, or a related administrative support role.
• Hands-on ability to work with Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills for formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and sorting or filtering data.
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Sage, or QuickBooks is preferred.
• Experience processing invoices, entering vendor billing, and supporting high-volume payable activity is strongly valued.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and identify inconsistencies in financial data.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating effectively with finance and administrative teams.