Accounts Payable Coordinator

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Walker (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

ESOP shares

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading Tier 1 supplier in the auto industry, is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for our Walker, MI corporate office. You will review invoices, process payments, and support month-end closing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 2+ years AP experience, high school diploma with accounting coursework, and experience with PLEX ERP. We offer strong benefits, ESOP ownership, and a collaborative, safety‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AP experience required.
• Experience with PLEX ERP and automotive payables.
• College accounting coursework preferred.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for documentation and approval.
• Perform 3-way PO matching and payment processing.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile statements.
• Assist month-end close and maintain files.

Skills

Accounts Payable

PLEX ERP

Invoices processing

Vendor inquiries

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

College accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLEX ERP

Job description

**Who We Are:** Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is *#QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!* **Who We Want:** Provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices and vendor debits according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. **What You'll Do:*** Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment* Process 3-way P.O. matching invoices* Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms* Respond to all vendor inquiries* Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies* Process vendor debits* Assist in month end closing* Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices* Assist with other projects as needed **When and Where:**This is a **M-F 8AM-5PM** position located at our **Corporate Office** in **Walker, MI**Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. **What You Need to Have:** * High school diploma* 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience* College courses in Accounting* Experience with PLEX ERP* Automotive industry experience* Experience with multiple location AP processing* Has high standards of performance for self.* Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.* Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.* Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.* Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.* Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.* Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.* Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.* Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.* Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.* Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.* Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.* Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Critical Evaluation: Use an objective and balanced approach toward analysis and decision making* Detail-oriented and analytical* Self-motivated* Proficient with Microsoft Office### Who We AreChallenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!Challenge is ***#QualityDriven** and **#PeoplePowered!***### What We OfferWe’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.