Accounts Payable Specialist

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.