Accounts Payable Clerk

Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk will work collaboratively with the Controller and other departments to ensure timely and accurate payments and financial records. This position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Excel/Word/Outlook, advanced skills in MS Excel, prior experience in an AP/AR/bookkeeping accounting role, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The job offers competitive compensation, health benefits, HSA with company matching, 401k with company matching, PTO with rollover, and is located in Farmington Hills, MI.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient MS Excel/Word/Outlook skills
• Advanced skills in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, advanced formulas & functions, etc.) strongly preferred
• Commitment to a high degree of accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Ability to work together as a team and individually
• Pays attention to the details while understanding the bigger picture
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills
• Exemplary level of integrity and honesty
• Ability to discreetly handle sensitive information
• Prior experience in an AP/AR/bookkeeping accounting role, preferably activity-based cost accounting
• Previous experience with ERP/Accounting systems, highly preferable QuickBooks and/or NetSuite experience
• Project-based or construction industry preferred
• High school diploma from an accredited institution, or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred
• Advanced Excel training or equivalent strongly preferred (Pivot Tables, advanced formulas & functions, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, match purchase orders, ensure timely and accurate payments and financial records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare, enter, and maintain filing of accounts
• Prepare bank deposits
• Record online bill payments for Accounts Payables and file as appropriate
• Assist with updating Prepaid and Revenue schedules utilizing Excel
• Create Customer & Vendor records in applicable systems
• Verify W-9 forms and Certificates of Liabilities
• Investigate outstanding invoices, make collection calls, negotiate payment terms, and processes liens for collections when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Notary Public is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits
• HSA w/ company matching
• 401k w/ company matching
• PTO w/ rollover