Accounts Payable Specialist - Ultimate Staffing Services

Our Client in the Metro Detroit area is seeking an Accounting Candidate for a 12 week Temporary opportunity.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring that payments are made accurately and on time. The specialist works closely with vendors, internal departments, and the finance team to maintain an efficient payment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Review and verify invoices for accuracy and completeness, match them with purchase orders, and code them to the correct accounts.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process electronic transfers, check payments, and ACH transactions; ensure payments are issued in a timely manner.
• Vendor Management: Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies, and outstanding balances; resolve payment issues promptly.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable transactions, including monthly vendor statements, to ensure accuracy of the accounts.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions, invoices, and payment requests.
• Compliance: Ensure all payment processes comply with the company's policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Month-End Closing: Assist with the month-end closing process by preparing accounts payable accruals and reconciling accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Reporting: Generate various accounts payable reports and assist with audits by providing supporting documentation.

Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).
Experience: 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications: Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or similar certification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.