Accounting Specialist AP

Job Title: Accounting Specialist AP
Job Location: Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Job Duration: 4 months (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: 1st shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Pay Rate: $20 Hourly

Position Overview:

• As an AP Specialist, you will work at the direction of our Accounting Coordinators, performing various accounts payable (AP) tasks.
• You could also support month end close, project costing, or various audits or special projects.
• Frequent communication with suppliers, employees, and business partners is required to resolve discrepancies, clarify issues, and ensure proper recording of transactions.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices in ERP system (Syteline) for payment.
• Maintain electronic filing system.
• Match invoices to receiving documents in ERP system.
• Resolve discrepancies with receiving or Pos to ensure 3-way match, working with other departments.
• Secure approvals for any services or non-PO payments.
• Assign appropriate account codes for any non-PO payments.
• Voucher invoices for payment.
• Verify/reconcile vendor statements.
• Answer vendor inquiries, provide timely responses and escalation of problems.
• Work with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve AP matters.
• Support Weekly AP processes, audits, projects as assigned.

Experience & Education:

• Associates degree in accounting is preferred.
• Minimum two years office experience, preferably one year in accounting.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP software (SyteLine a plus).
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.