Accounts Payable Clerk

William Vaughan Company is helping in the search for an Accounts Payable Clerk for an Automotive and Manufacturing firm based in Maumee, OH. They are seeking a skilled accounting individual to join their team. As our AP Clerk, you will manage key accounting functions to ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time
, support process improvements, and help maintain strong financial controls. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and motivated and thrive a fast-paced, collaborative, and manufacturing-focused environment, we want you!

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR WILLIAM VAUGHAN COMPANY

• Invoice Processing
  • Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests
  • Ensure proper coding and approval according to company policies
  • Enter invoices into accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Plex, SAP, Quick Books)
• Payments & Reconciliation
  • Prepare and process payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers)
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up-to-date
• Vendor Relations
  • Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, discrepancies, and questions
  • Maintain positive vendor relationships
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Assist in the preparation of AP aging reports
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance AP efficiency
  • Support audits and documentation requests

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years in accounts payable or general accounting (manufacturing/industrial preferred)
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office (Excel a must); experience with ERP/accounting systems (Plex, SAP, Quick Books, etc.)
• Attention to Detail: Accurate data entry and strong organizational skill
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication with vendors and team members
• Ready to embrace our Employee Handbook

• Strong Benefits:
  An awesome 401K match program, eligible for annual bonus right away, 14 days of Paid Holidays and 2 weeks of PTO
• Growth:
  Advance your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Impact:
  Your work helps drive our success, every day
• Culture:
  Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team
• Tech:
  Work with modern ERP (Plex) and accounting systems