Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an insurance organization in Birmingham, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position supports daily payables operations by handling invoice activity, expense review, and account reconciliation with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. The role also partners with internal departments and vendors to keep payment processes organized, compliant, and running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices from receipt through posting, ensuring account coding, approvals, and payment details are accurate.
• Review and validate employee expense submissions to confirm compliance with company guidelines before reimbursement.
• Reconcile vendor statements and internal records by investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Support routine payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, to help maintain timely disbursements.
• Maintain organized financial records, documentation, and filing systems to preserve audit-ready historical information.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the accounts payable function, including handling incoming mail and distributing documents as needed.
• Assist with month-end close tasks by comparing reports to balances and confirming posted transactions are complete.
• Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and uphold confidentiality across all accounts payable activities.
• 2-3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a business environment that values attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and payment workflows such as ACH and check disbursements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for tracking, reconciliation, and data review.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Excellent organization skills and close attention to detail when managing multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.