We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in payables, general ledger activity, and intercompany transactions while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to daily accounting workflows, assist with close activities, and help ensure reliable financial records across multiple entities.
Responsibilities:
- Review and process a high volume of invoices, confirm supporting documentation, assign accurate coding, and coordinate timely payments.
- Handle intercompany accounting tasks by recording activity, reconciling balances, and resolving due to and due from differences across related entities.
- Prepare and enter journal entries with careful attention to accuracy, supporting schedules, and established deadlines.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain complete and dependable financial records.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close by organizing account activity, validating balances, and supporting required deadlines.
- Research payment, posting, and account discrepancies and work with internal partners to bring issues to resolution quickly.
- Support reconciliation efforts and monitor transaction accuracy to strengthen the integrity of financial data.
- Partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and processed on schedule.
- Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience with significant exposure to accounts payable and intercompany transactions.
- Practical experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and working within the general ledger.
- Solid understanding of core accounting processes and the ability to apply them accurately in daily work.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, tracking, and reporting.
- High level of accuracy, strong organizational ability, and confidence working independently in a contract role.
- Experience supporting accounts receivable, billing functions, or broader accounting operations is a plus.
- Background in a multi-entity environment and familiarity with close activities or financial reporting support is preferred.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.