Accounts Payable Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • $50,000–$55,000 Per Year
20 days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team. This individual will play a key role in managing vendor payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end accounting processes. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and previous experience in accounts payable or accounting support functions.

Responsibilities

  • Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.

  • Review invoices for coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.

  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.

  • Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.

  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

  • Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.

  • Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation.

  • Process employee expense reports and ensure policy compliance.

  • Collaborate with internal departments regarding invoice approvals and payment status.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

  • 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.

  • Experience processing a high volume of invoices.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Sage.

  • Knowledge of 1099 processing and year-end reporting.

  • Manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit, or professional services industry experience is a plus.

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Amaka Mozie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGrand Rapids, MI
Salary$50,000–$55,000 Per Year

Skills

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  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Complianceunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Expense Reportsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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