<p><strong>Accounts Payable Associate – Join a Fun, Growing Team!</strong></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p> Our client, a large and rapidly expanding distributor, is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Associate</strong> to join their energetic and team-oriented accounting department. This role plays a key part in ensuring that invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time, and vendor relationships are maintained with professionalism and care. You’ll work closely with accounting leadership and have opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p> <em>Invoice Processing & Issue Resolution (55%)</em></p><ul><li>Accurately process vendor invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and payment terms.</li><li>Identify and resolve discrepancies with the purchasing and distribution teams.</li><li>Support inventory and procurement teams with transaction reviews and reconciliations.</li></ul><p><em>Stakeholder Communication (25%)</em></p><ul><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding credits or balances.</li><li>Assist in weekly payment runs and maintain excellent vendor communication.</li><li>Manage the shared Accounts Payable inbox and respond to inquiries with a service-oriented mindset.</li><li>Provide reliable support to leadership on routine and special payment activities.</li></ul><p><em>Month-End Close & Compliance (10%)</em></p><ul><li>Prepare and record entries for month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Assist with audits and internal reporting requests.</li><li>Maintain organized documentation for compliance and accuracy.</li></ul><p><em>Continuous Improvement & Special Projects (10%)</em></p><ul><li>Recommend process enhancements to improve speed, accuracy, and visibility.</li><li>Participate in special initiatives and cross-functional projects.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131 or apply today. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Northville, Michigan. In this position, you will play a vital role in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payment processing, and resolving outstanding issues. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process daily customer payments by verifying cash remittance and posting transactions efficiently.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments and customer accounts payable teams to address and resolve accounts receivable concerns.<br>• Regularly update collection reports, including aging and commentary on pending payments.<br>• Complete monthly closing tasks promptly to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Handle foreign currency transactions and utilize supplier portals to manage accounts receivable processes.<br>• Facilitate monthly meetings between the accounting and sales departments to align on financial objectives.<br>• Train new team members, provide backup support for colleagues, and assist the accounts receivable team as needed.<br>• Perform routine department tasks to support accounting management and ensure smooth operations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Northville, Michigan. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will manage all aspects of accounts receivable for assigned customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and resolution of outstanding issues. This role requires strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to maintain smooth financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process daily cash remittances and ensure customer payments are posted accurately and promptly.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to resolve accounts receivable discrepancies with minimal supervision.<br>• Maintain and update the accounts receivable aging and collection reports, including detailed collection notes.<br>• Perform monthly close tasks within established deadlines to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Handle foreign currency transactions and utilize supplier portals for account updates and reconciliation.<br>• Facilitate monthly meetings between the accounting and sales teams to discuss and address any outstanding issues.<br>• Assist in training new employees and provide backup support to team members as needed.<br>• Perform routine tasks to support the accounts receivable department and assist accounting management with special projects as required.
