Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist - Montague Area

Job Description:

Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $44,000 - $66,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in accounts payable / receivable specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Montague, seeking experienced Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Montague region seeking Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates-not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with terms.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively follow up on outstanding payments.
• Process customer payments and apply them accurately to outstanding invoices.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and electronic payments.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable and receivable.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and accounting software.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile accounts, process invoices, and manage collections.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with vendors and customers.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems specific to manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Familiarity with the procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to inventory management principles as they relate to invoicing and payment
• Basic understanding of cost accounting or job costing in manufacturing
• Ability to analyze vendor and customer accounts for discrepancies related to production schedules or material variances

Job Titles That Should Apply

Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, AP/AR Coordinator, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, Financial Administrator, Junior Accountant, Collections Specialist, Credit Controller, AR/AP Clerk

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• NetSuite
• Resume
• Offers
• Dynamics
• Inventory
• Access
• Support
• BASIC
• Accounts Receivable
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting Software
• Approvals
• ERP
• Compliance
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Invoicing
• Compensation
• Credit
• SAP
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Interpersonal Skills
• Payments
• Oracle
• Vendors
• Preparation
• Software
• Accounting
• Communication
• Management


Salary Package:
$ 44,000.00 - 66,000.00 (US Dollar)