Accounts Payable Associate

Kelly; City of Frankenmuth (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kelly in Frankenmuth, MI is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join a fast-paced accounting team. You will handle invoices, payments, and vendor setup with a focus on accuracy and compliance, contributing to smooth daily operations.

The role requires strong Excel/Word skills and clear communication. Schedule options are 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, with a contract through March 2026 and potential extension for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Accounts payable experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and short correspondence.
• Effective in one-on-one and small group interactions.
• Capable of basic computation (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and interpret bar graphs.
• Basic keyboard and PC skills; MS Word/Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative accounts payable duties, including mailing, documenting, and classifying checks.
• Process incoming mail, classify checks, complete special mailings, and monitor/distribute email correspondence from the accounts payable inbox.
• Process invoices, employee expense reports, and credit card expense reports for payment; verify account coding and payment accuracy; complete payment cycles and release payment files via the bank’s verification system.
• Process refunds, stop payments, and voids as required.
• Establish and verify vendor profiles in the payment processing system per current W-9 documentation; review vendor banking information and preferred payment methods for accurate setup and compliance; process agency profile additions and changes.
• Monitor accounts payable activity to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Review, balance, and interpret computer reports; make necessary corrections.
• Provide prompt, professional customer service by responding to inquiries regarding accounts payable processes and services.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Basic math

Microsoft Word/Excel

Reading/writing instructions

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet browsers

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced accounting environment? We’re seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Associate to join our client in Frankenmuth Michigan’s Accounts Payable team! If you thrive on accuracy, enjoy supporting essential financial operations, and want to gain hands‑on experience within a collaborative office, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Bring your skills to a dynamic team where your contributions help keep our accounting functions running smoothly every day!

• Contract Length: March 2026 with the possibility of contract extension
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday either 7:00am-330pm or 8:00am-430pm
• Pay rate: $20.00-$30.00 based on experience

In this role you will be computing, handling classifies, records, and verifying numerical data to maintain accounting records.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative accounts payable duties, including mailing, documenting, and classifying checks.
• Process incoming mail, classify checks, complete special mailings, and monitor/distribute email correspondence from the accounts payable inbox.
• Process invoices, employee expense reports, and credit card expense reports for payment; verify account coding and payment accuracy; complete payment cycles and release payment files via the bank’s verification system.
• Process refunds, stop payments, and voids as required.
• Establish and verify vendor profiles in the payment processing system per current W-9 documentation; review vendor banking information and preferred payment methods for accurate setup and compliance; process agency profile additions and changes.
• Monitor accounts payable activity to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Review, balance, and interpret computer reports; make necessary corrections.
• Provide prompt, professional customer service by responding to inquiries regarding accounts payable processes and services.

Qualifications

• Accounts payable experience
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and short correspondence
• Effective in one-on-one and small group interactions
• Capable of basic computation (add, subtract, multiply, divide in various units)
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and interpret bar graphs
• Basic keyboard and PC skills required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet browsers
• Experience with standard office equipment (fax, calculator, multi‑line telephone, scanner, copier)
• Occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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