Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Middleville, Michigan on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage invoice processing with accuracy and consistency. The role will focus on resolving invoice issues, supporting timely payment activity, and maintaining strong accounts payable controls while working within Oracle and Excel.

Responsibilities:
• Process a large weekly volume of supplier invoices while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company payment procedures.
• Review invoice details, assign appropriate account coding, and ensure transactions are entered correctly into the accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve exception invoices, discrepancies, and other payment-related issues by coordinating with internal teams and vendors.
• Support payment operations by preparing ACH transactions and assisting with scheduled check run activities.
• Use Oracle to manage accounts payable records, monitor invoice status, and address processing challenges efficiently.
• Maintain organized documentation and clear audit trails for invoices, approvals, and payment activity.
• Analyze problem invoices to identify root causes and take corrective action to reduce processing delays.
• Partner with accounting and operational stakeholders to help keep vendor accounts current and payment workflows running smoothly.• Experience working in accounts payable within a high-volume processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and standard accounts payable procedures.
• Hands-on experience handling ACH payments and check run support.
• Proficiency with Oracle for accounts payable or related financial transaction processing.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills for reviewing data, tracking activity, and supporting reconciliations.
• Ability to research invoice discrepancies and resolve issues with accuracy and urgency.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.