Accounts Payable Associate

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AGS Company Automotive Solutions is a trusted leader in the automotive aftermarket, proudly serving customers for more than 85 years. With a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, AGS provides a wide range of products including brake, fuel, transmission, and specialty lines that keep vehicles on the road and performing at their best. Headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, AGS is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing, distribution, and customer service.

Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture guided by our core values:
Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead
. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together as a team. By combining strong Midwestern roots with forward-thinking innovation, AGS continues to expand its reach across global markets, driving progress and delivering solutions that customers can trust.

The Accounts Payable Associate supports the Finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, maintaining organized financial records, and assisting with month-end close activities. This role plays an important part in supporting financial accuracy and efficiency, while partnering closely with Finance leadership and the accounting team. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional seeking a consistent, part-time role with meaningful contribution to the organization.

• Give: Share Generously – We commit to generosity in every action, sharing our time, knowledge, and resources to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Respect: Value Every Voice – We uphold a culture of respect, where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Act: Act with Integrity – We take decisive action, guided by integrity and responsibility, to address challenges proactively and achieve our goals effectively.
• Innovate: Embrace Creativity – We embrace creativity and innovation, constantly seeking novel solutions and approaches to drive progress and stay ahead of the curve.
• Lead: Inspire by Example – We lead by example, inspire others through our dedication and passion, and strive to empower each team member to reach their full potential.

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation as applicable.
• Assist with weekly or bi-weekly payment processing.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally.
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready AP documentation.
• Support AP reconciliations and reporting as requested.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Pull and prepare standard accounting and AP-related reports from the ERP.
• Support reconciliation of AP balances and schedules.
• Provide documentation and data support for audits as needed.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve invoice or payment questions.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Communicate proactively regarding issues, delays, or discrepancies.
• Contribute to an organized, compliant, and efficient finance environment.
• Model AGS values in daily interaction, decision-making, and professional conduct.
• Collaborate with Finance and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation, and internal controls.
• Contribute to an organized, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Share knowledge and collaborate across teams to support learning and consistency.
• Participate in team-building activities, training, and company-wide initiatives that strengthen engagement and performance.
• Promote open communication, continuous improvement, and shared accountability for accuracy, integrity, and results.

• Vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Month-end AP support tasks are completed timely with minimal rework.
• Reports and documentation are accurate, organized, and reliable.
• Vendor and internal inquiries…