<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 a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a key role in managing customer invoicing, tracking financial reports, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in QuickBooks, data entry, and Excel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review customer invoices to ensure accuracy and timely processing.<br>• Maintain organized and up-to-date customer invoice files for easy retrieval and auditing.<br>• Track invoices and compile relevant data for year-end financial reporting.<br>• Generate quarterly financial reports to support operational and administrative needs.<br>• Update and maintain monthly accruals reports to monitor work orders and project progress.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks for efficient management of accounts receivable tasks.<br>• Perform data entry with a high level of accuracy to support financial operations.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and standards.<br>• Identify discrepancies in financial records and resolve them promptly.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in Warren, Michigan. The role is part time, between 10-15 hours a week. This contract position is ideal for someone with a strong background in managing financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, while utilizing QuickBooks and Excel efficiently. The role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of working independently and contributing to the smooth financial operations of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and maintain accurate accounts payable reports to ensure timely payments.</p><p>• Conduct collection calls and follow up with clients regarding outstanding balances.</p><p>• Generate and distribute monthly financial statements for review and reconciliation.</p><p>• Organize and maintain the accounts payable filing system for easy access and reference.</p><p>• Match and verify invoices against purchase orders and other supporting documents.</p><p>• Process invoices accurately and ensure correct documentation is included.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to record and manage financial transactions efficiently.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Monitor accounts receivable to ensure timely collection and payment.</p><p>• Assist in other bookkeeping-related tasks as needed to support the department.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Accounting Clerk to support our team in Fraser, Michigan. This role involves assisting with essential accounting tasks and administrative operations to ensure efficient and accurate financial processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a collaborative office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and manage accounting and administrative documents by scanning, filing, and maintaining records.<br>• Provide support for accounts payable processes, including invoice handling and vendor communications.<br>• Create and update purchase orders within the company's accounting system.<br>• Assist with general administrative tasks to support the team as required.<br>• Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable responsibilities to ensure smooth financial operations.<br>• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Answer and manage a multi-line phone system to assist with inquiries and communications.<br>• Maintain filing systems to ensure easy access to important documents and records.
Key Responsibilities:<br>• AP/AR transaction posting and reconciliations<br>• Bank reconciliations<br>• Expense coding and credit card reconciliation<br>• Vendor statement reconciliation<br>• Asset management (building, vehicles, fuel, and supply cost audits)<br>• Identifying posting errors through financial understanding<br>• Audit support (documentation requests and testing)<br>• Month-end close support<br>• Maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation tracking<br>• Employee and credit card expense reconciliation<br>• Assisting in preparation of basic journal entries<br>• Preparing simple financial schedules for controller review<br>• Handling basic delinquent collections follow-up<br>• Preparing aging reports for AR/AP<br>• Assisting in cost allocation for departments<br>• Supporting data clean-up for SAP or ERP systems<br>• Assisting with budget preparation and analysis<br>Desired Profile:<br>• 2–4 years of direct bookkeeping or accounting experience (AP/AR, reconciliations, expense tracking)<br>• Demonstrated audit and budget experience preferred<br>• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve posting errors<br>• Proficient in Excel; prior ERP/accounting software experience (SAP/QuickBooks/other) is strongly valued. SAP is a experience is a plus. <br>• Self-motivated, organized, and reliable — able to manage recurring tasks with accuracy and timeliness<br>• Positive, eager-to-learn attitude with the interest and capacity to grow into expanded financial responsibilities over time<br>This person will work closely with me as Controller, so reliability and accuracy are critical. The goal is to find someone who can fully own the bookkeeping seat today while having the potential for development into broader financial responsibilities.
