Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist - Kentwood Area

Job Description:

Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist |

Kentwood, MI Salary Range:

$50,000 - $74,000 depending on experience Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Kentwood seeking Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists. 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 are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Kentwood that are seeking skilled Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals. Key Responsibilities Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding and approvals. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, communicating with suppliers as needed. Generate customer invoices, ensuring accuracy of pricing, terms, and delivery information. Monitor accounts receivable aging, contacting customers for collections on past due accounts. Prepare and process weekly check runs, electronic payments, and other disbursements. Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable and receivable files and records. Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries related to AP/AR. Recommended Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 2+ years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and accounting software. Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices. Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail for processing invoices and payments accurately. Bonus Qualifications Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables. Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Experience with purchase order systems and three-way matching. Job Titles That Should Apply Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, AP/AR Coordinator, Accounting Specialist, 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.

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//www.thepivotgroup.org. 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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org. 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:

• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Dynamics
• Pivot Tables
• Support
• Accounts Receivable
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Accounts Payable
• Journal Entries
• Accounting Software
• Approvals
• ERP
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Credit
• Attention To Detail
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• Data Entry
• Excel
• Payments
• Records
• Oracle
• Suppliers
• Preparation
• Software
• Accounting

Finance Salary Package:

$ 50,000.00 - 74,000.00 (US Dollar)