Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to contribute to our financial operations by ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payment processing and vendor management. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and experience with tools such as NetSuite and Concur.
Responsibilities :
- Oversee the entire accounts payable process, including receiving, coding, and entering vendor invoices into the NetSuite system.
- Prepare payments for approval, such as checks and wire transfers, ensuring timely processing based on invoice due dates.
- Match supplier invoices to purchase orders while maintaining precise financial records for all transactions.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, responding to inquiries and resolving payment discrepancies with a customer-focused approach.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and record journal entries as part of the monthly financial close process.
- Support the annual financial statement audit and assist with semi-annual physical inventory counts.
- Evaluate current workflows and recommend improvements to accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with other departments.
- Coordinate with colleagues to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the finance department.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a related financial role.Familiarity with Concur for invoice and expense processing is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and NetSuite is essential.Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.Demonstrated integrity, honesty, and adherence to high ethical standards.Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Ability to learn quickly and solve problems effectively in a dynamic environment.