Accounts Payable Clerk

Utility Supply and Construction Company; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Supply & Construction Company is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team in Novi, MI. The role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and maintaining vendor records to support accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), proven AP experience, and strong Excel and accounting software skills. This position requires attention to detail and effective communication within a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or similar.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, sort, code, and match invoices; enter/upload them into the system.
• Track expenses and process expense reports.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, check runs, and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements, correct discrepancies, and maintain vendor files.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reconciling AP ledger to GL.
• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with all employees and suppliers.
• Ensure confidentiality of contractual agreements and pricing structures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Accounting software

Job description

Utility Supply & Construction Company is looking to a hire a full-time Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Review, verify, sort, code, and match invoices; set invoices up for payment and enter/upload them into the system.
• Track expenses and process expense reports.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, check runs, and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements, correct discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date vendor files.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts payable ledger to the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees, including inter and intra-departmental staff, customers, contractors, owners, and suppliers.
• Ensure confidentiality of contractual agreements, customer information, and pricing structures.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.