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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Robert Half
Rochester Hills, MI (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a transportation equipment manufacturing company in Rochester Hills, Michigan. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage invoice processing, vendor support, and payment activities in a fast-paced environment. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate payables records, supporting month-end close, and partnering with internal teams to keep financial operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Handle high-volume vendor invoice processing with accurate general ledger assignment and appropriate matching of supporting documents before payment approval.
- Investigate billing exceptions, pricing differences, and payment concerns, then work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues promptly.
- Support scheduled payment cycles by preparing disbursements through approved methods such as ACH, checks, and other established payment processes.
- Reconcile accounts payable activity, review outstanding balances, and raise unresolved variances to the appropriate team members.
- Maintain vendor records by entering new supplier information and updating existing data in accordance with internal controls and company procedures.
- Respond to supplier questions regarding invoice status, remittance timing, and related payment matters with accuracy and courtesy.
- Review and process employee expense submissions to ensure compliance with company guidelines and proper documentation standards.
- Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including payable accrual support, reconciliations, intercompany activity, and reporting needs.
- Prepare documentation and reports for audit requests, monitor open items in the invoice management system, and maintain tracking logs for invoice processing accuracy.
- Provide additional accounts payable support through credit card reconciliation, utility and petty cash processing, blanket purchase order tracking, contractor payment monitoring, and requested AP or general ledger reporting. Requirements
- High school diploma required; an Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
- At least 3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar industry setting.
- Working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, account reconciliation, and high-volume AP workflows.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills required.
- Experience using ERP platforms or AP automation tools, including SAP or similar systems, is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work effectively and maintain accuracy under deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and interact with vendors professionally.