Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support client-facing accounting operations in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys handling high-volume payable activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to efficient month-end processes. The role offers exposure to a range of business environments while providing steady, ongoing engagement and opportunities to strengthen accounting skills.

Responsibilities:

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy while meeting established payment timelines.
• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation to confirm complete and correct three-way matching.
• Coordinate outgoing payments through approved methods such as checks, electronic transfers, and wire transactions.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and work directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain vendor master data, including onboarding new suppliers and updating existing account details.
• Assist with close activities by preparing accounts payable support, accrual information, and related reporting.
• Respond to payment status questions and billing inquiries in a thorough and service-oriented manner.
• Help ensure payable procedures follow internal controls, accounting standards, and company policy requirements.
• Provide additional accounting support as needed, including expense report review, voucher processing, and journal entry assistance.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting function.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, bill payment workflows, and vendor account maintenance.
• Experience performing three-way match review and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with functions such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar financial platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and internal teams.
• High attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.