Accounts Payable Clerk

Methode Electronics is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accounting Clerk to join our U.S. Accounting Shared Services team in Southfield. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting broader accounting operations.

You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance with company policies, payment timelines, and financial reporting standards. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and may also support Accounts Receivable activities and broader accounting initiatives.

• Process and maintain accounts payable transactions across the full AP lifecycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, posting, payment, and reconciliation
• Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (invoice, PO, receipt) to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage and monitor ACH/EFT payment processing, ensuring proper setup, validation, and execution
• Work within AS400 (CMS) system to enter, track, and reconcile financial transactions
• Validate and maintain vendor banking details, including routing numbers, SWIFT codes, and IBAN formats
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and documentation gaps in a timely manner
• Reconcile AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger and assist with month-end close activities
• Support 1099 reporting processes, including vendor classification and compliance
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure invoices are processed within agreed payment terms and maintain accounts in good standing
• Generate and provide reporting on outstanding payables and aging as needed
• Support Accounts Receivable team with ad hoc projects and cross-functional accounting tasks
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting functions
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP cycle and accounting fundamentals
• Experience with AS400 (CMS) or similar ERP systems preferred
• Working knowledge of ACH/EFT payment processes and banking formats (routing, SWIFT, IBAN)
• Familiarity with 1099 reporting and vendor classification requirements
• Experience performing 2-way and 3-way matching
• Exposure to SOX compliance and controls in a public company environment preferred
• Experience in a publicly held manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Data Management and accuracy – Ability to create, update, and maintain vendor records with high attention to detail. Must ensure data is complete and correct based on our internal requirements.
• Compliance – Understands regulatory requirements and internal controls. Able to validate documentation, especially around banking information.
• Process discipline and documentation – Follows procedures for vendor setup and changes. Must understand and maintain clear audit trails and proper documentation for every request.
• Customer‑service mindset with strong vendor communication skills
• Clear written and verbal communication, including ability to explain financial information in a user‑friendly way

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently do hand motions and repetitive tasks including computer use with typing, must occasionally carry and lift up to 15 pounds to perform various duties, occasionally…