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UHY LLP
A/P Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,228 / year median in Michigan
-4% projected decline
Job Description
A great UHY client is seeking an A/P Specialist . The ideal candidate will have strong accounts payable experience, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience supporting high-volume, multi-site accounting operations. The A/P Specialist role is a onsite position. This is a contracted position with the potential for direct hire. A/P Specialist Responsibilities Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently. Match purchase orders, invoices, and receipts while ensuring proper approvals are obtained. Prepare and process vendor payments through multiple payment methods. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation. Support month-end close activities, including accruals and accounts payable reconciliations. Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of vendor obligations. Work closely with internal departments and vendors to resolve payment and invoice issues. Process employee expense reports and reimbursements using SAP Concur or similar expense management software. Support accounts payable activities across multiple company locations and business units. Utilize ERP systems to process transactions and improve accounting efficiencies. Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed. Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and internal controls. A/P Specialist Requirements Minimum of 3+ years of accounts payable experience. Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity accounts payable operations preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required, including functions such as VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, sorting, filtering, and data analysis. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a plus but not required. Experience with SAP Concur expense management is a plus but not required. Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. No degree is required; relevant accounts payable experience is valued.•UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing-we are ready to meet your needs. Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly.