Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, located out of Metro-Detroit, is a private organization that provides shared staffing support across multiple affiliated businesses. Its focus is on driving operational efficiency, improving processes, and supporting innovative solutions that enhance performance and long-term value. The organization’s work spans a range of service areas, including technology, infrastructure, communications, security, and related operational support.

The Accounts Payable Specialist Position:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for administering accounts payable functions, including entering vendor and supplier bills, overseeing new vendor profile set-up, managing payable approvals, and reconciling vendor and supplier account balances. The Accounts Payable Specialist will also support the Accounting Department with other accounting functions including accounts payable reporting, documentation of payable transactions, and reconciling vendor accounts in payable processing software with accounting software. The Accounts Payable Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment with a demanding workload and a high number of transactions.

Preferred Experience, Skills & Abilities of the AP Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred, but not required
• Must have 2-3 years of experience in accounting, or a combination of education and job experience
• Experience with QuickBooks is strongly preferred
• Experience with Bill.com or similar payment platform is preferred
• Strong writing and communication skills and dedication to accuracy is a must
• Computer literate. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an asset

Compensation, Benefits, and Structure of the Accountant:

The position is permanent and full-time with a competitive hourly wage based on skills and experience. This position works in the office setting at least three days per week at the Farmington Hills location and is eligible for remote hybrid work.

The Recruitment Process for the Accountant:

The recruitment process will include two phone screens, an in-person interview, and a pre-employment background check, and drug test. The process is designed to make sure that candidates are aligned with the Company’s long-term goals and have shared core values.

Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer!