Accounts Payable

Delaco Steel; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaco Steel is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support AR, AP, and GL activities in our Dearborn facility. You will document processes to enable audit trails and assist cross-functionally as needed.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality across financial data and vendor interactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with AR, AP and GL reconciliation
• Strong accounting knowledge and ability to document processes for audits

Responsibilities

• Support AR, AP, and GL activities
• Process claims and resolve disputes with vendors
• Invoice matching and data entry into software
• Process check runs and cost center allocations
• Maintain financial records and documentation

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Communication

Detail oriented

Data entry

MS Excel

MIS software

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

MIS software

Customer portals

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Responsible to support the accounting department in a variety of ways to include account receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger knowledge. Able to document and organize work so final output could be duplicated / verified in an audit Must be flexible and willing to help as needed, including cross training throughout the department.

Essential Functions

• AP
• o Process claims and resolve disputed claims between company and vendors
• o Work with agings to make sure vendors are paid in appropriate time frames
• o Invoice matching (PO, Invoice and bill of lading), proper filing and input into software
• o Ability to investigate discrepancies, work with vendors to resolve
• o Work with multiple plant and plant personnel to get documentation, resolve issues
• o Process check runs
• o Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports
• o Process PO amendments and update records
• o Credit Card Reconciliations
• o Expense Report processing and handling
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents

Other Duties May Include

• Reporting to Customers on minority, sales and spend information as required
• Processing of vehicle registration for annuals license tags and trucking permits, along with tracking information for trucks and forklifts
• Vehicle fleet management reporting
• Process credit checks and applications for new vendors
• Sales tax reporting
• Other duties / ad hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong and clear communication skills (spoken and written) when dealing with internal and external individuals
• Strong accounting knowledge in employment AR, AP and general ledger management
• Strong collaborative skills, able to work with various departments and a diversity of employees
• Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstruction probable actions to successful close the matter
• Strong attention to detail and follow through skills
• Exercise sound judgement and decision making skills and know when to elevate issues
• Approachable and professional, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
• Solid problem solving skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
• Well organized
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
• Strong and accurate data entry skills
• Flexibility to adjust to the needs of the business
• Dependability
• Adherence to the attendance policy

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma and equivalent training and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 5+ years with a demonstrated understanding of AR, AP and GL reconciliation required
• Professional with 5+ years’ experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing
• Strong math skills
• Skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets
• Experience with claims would be a benefit (Customer claims process)
• Software experience: Strong Microsoft programs (Excel and Word), Utilize MIS software, experience with customer portals to access information