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.
• Experience in 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…