Accounts Payable Clerk

East Jordan Plastics, Inc.; East Jordan (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Culture

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

East Jordan Plastics, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team. You will help ensure vendor invoices are processed accurately, payments are completed timely, and records are maintained with integrity.

You will match invoices with POs, enter data into the system, and assist with weekly and monthly payment processing. This role supports month-end close and audits, partnering with purchasing and receiving to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information responsibly.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Enter invoice data into the accounting system accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payment processing, including checks, ACH transactions, and electronic payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve account discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on missing approvals or documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting records.
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice issues.
• Follow company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting business operations through accurate and timely payment processing.

In this role, you will help ensure that vendor invoices are processed efficiently, payments are completed accurately, and financial records are maintained with a high level of integrity. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to grow your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Enter invoice data into the accounting system accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payment processing, including checks, ACH transactions, and electronic payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve account discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on missing approvals or documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting records.
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice issues.
• Follow company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information responsibly.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented with a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, or an office support role.

Benefits

• Great Culture
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan - 401(k)
• And more...