Accounts Payable Clerk

Ultimate Staffing; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Potential for long-term placement

Job summary

A professional staffing agency in Rochester Hills is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support their finance department. The role involves processing invoices, vendor payments, and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates possess 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This is an entry-level, temporary position offering competitive hourly pay in a business casual environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• This role is full-time and follows a Monday–Friday schedule.
• Business casual office environment.
• Competitive hourly pay with potential for long-term placement.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness.
• Match purchase orders and receipts to vendor bills.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain records of AP transactions.
• Support monthly close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and vendor file maintenance.
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Familiarity with accounting systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a growing finance department within a professional office setting in Rochester Hills. This role plays a critical part in the day-to-day processing of invoices, vendor payments, and reconciliation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
• Match purchase orders and receipts to vendor bills (2- or 3-way match)
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wires)
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of all AP transactions
• Support monthly close with journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with 1099 preparation and vendor file maintenance
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment issues

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
• Familiarity with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience in distribution, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing a plus
• Full-time, Monday through Friday schedule
• Business casual office environment
• Competitive hourly pay with potential for long-term placement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Professional Organizations