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Robert Half
Accounts Payable 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
Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a nonprofit organization in Detroit, Michigan. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a detail-focused candidate who can manage high-volume payables, balance competing deadlines, and contribute to accurate financial operations across multiple entities. The role offers a hybrid schedule and works closely with the accounting team to strengthen day-to-day transaction processing and month-end activities.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, from reviewing invoice documentation through coding, entry, and final payment processing.
- Handle a steady invoice volume each day while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and timely turnaround.
- Reconcile intercompany activity across five legal entities and investigate differences to ensure balances are properly aligned.
- Review aging data to identify upcoming obligations and help determine payment timing based on deadlines and operational priorities.
- Prepare and process electronic payments, including ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs.
- Research billing issues, resolve discrepancies with invoices or supporting records, and clear outstanding items efficiently.
- Assist with month-end close by completing reconciliations, supporting schedules, and account analysis in Excel.
- Partner with accounting colleagues and internal stakeholders to promote accurate reporting and smooth financial operations. Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience handling full-cycle accounts payable responsibilities.
- Background working with intercompany transactions and completing related reconciliations.
- Knowledge of aging reports and the ability to prioritize payments appropriately.
- Experience assisting with month-end close and related accounting support tasks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics.
- Strong Excel skills, including reconciliation work and schedule preparation.
- Solid analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage work independently.