Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for high-volume vendor invoice processing in a manufacturing-focused environment. Working within a collaborative accounting team, this role manages approximately 50 invoices per day from a shared AP inbox, performs three-way matching, resolves discrepancies, and maintains accurate accounts payable records within a large ERP system. This position is ideal for an AP professional seeking a stable, long-term opportunity in a supportive and team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities:

• Process approximately 50+ supplier invoices per day from a shared accounts payable inbox.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Enter, verify, and maintain vendor invoices and related data in the ERP system.
• Identify, research, and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues in a timely manner.
• Support purchasing and receiving teams by coordinating on PO-related and delivery-related questions.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice status, discrepancies, and payment-related inquiries.
• Prioritize and manage multiple AP tasks to meet deadlines and daily processing goals.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to support day-to-day operational purchasing and payment activities.
• Contribute to a high-volume AP environment focused on supplier payments in a PO-driven purchasing setting.

Essential

Skills:

• Minimum of 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Proven experience processing high volumes of invoices, approximately 50 or more per day.
• Strong three-way matching experience involving purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or similar supplier-based accounts payable environments
• Hands-on experience working with large ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct errors.
• Effective problem-solving skills for resolving invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills in an accounting or finance setting.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience with the P21 ERP system is preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree is a plus but not required.
• Experience working primarily with supplier invoices rather than utility-only or general office payables.
• Comfortable working in a stable, long-term accounts payable role.
• Prior experience supporting purchasing and receiving teams is beneficial.

Work Environment:

This role operates within an 89 person accounting team characterized by stability, tenure, and low turnover. The environment is high-volume and focused on supplier payments, with a heavy emphasis on supplier invoice processing and vendor communication in a PO-driven purchasing setting. The Accounts Payable Specialist reports directly to the Accounting Manager and works standard daytime hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an hour for lunch.

The culture is collaborative, with the accounting group supporting day-to-day operational purchasing and payment activities. The position offers 15 remote days per year and a 13% annual bonus paid out quarterly, reflecting a commitment to work-life balance and performance recognition. While the team is stable with limited near-term upward mobility, it provides a supportive, consistent environment for professionals who value long-term growth in their accounts payable expertise.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clarkston, MI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $29.00/hr individual…