Accounts Payable Representative

Timken; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken in Traverse City, MI, is seeking an Accounts Payable Representative to manage invoices, approvals, and timely payments. The role includes 3-way matching, check requests, debit memos, and 1099 maintenance, with opportunities to support month-end close and documentation compliance.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in manufacturing settings, strong accuracy, and solid Excel/Microsoft Office skills, plus the ability to communicate clearly across organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing.
• Clear written and verbal communication across levels of the organization.
• Ability to navigate non-standard situations and apply policy accordingly.
• Self-starter with reliable work ethic.
• Proficient in basic math calculations (percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Responsibilities

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Processes 3-way P.O. matching invoices.
• Processes Check Requests and Debit Memos.
• Conducts weekly check run processing and matching of checks to invoices.
• Responds to vendor inquiries and handles 1099 maintenance and annual reporting.
• Assists with month end closing process and document control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Mathematical ability

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred

Tools

iSeries

Infor XA

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Your career begins at Cone Drive Operations, a Timken company! Cone Drive is located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan and boasts over 100 years of success in the gearing industry. If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Cone Drive. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

The Accounts Payable Representative receives invoices, verifies proper approval, and processes entries for payment to vendors. Additionally, this position researches discrepancies and resolves before posting. This position is responsible for naming and indexing scanned packing slips; 1099 reporting; entering of check requests; processing of debit memos.

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Processes 3-way P.O. matching invoices
• Processes Check Requests
• Processes Debit Memos
• Conducts weekly check run processing and matching of checks to invoices
• Responds to all vendor inquiries
• Executes 1099 maintenance and annual reporting
• Assists with month end closing process
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted account practices
• Assists with other projects as needed
• Sarbanes Oxley documentation and compliance in the AP process

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred
• 2 plus years related experience; manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal skills; ability to interface with multiple levels of the organization in a clear manner
• Ability to navigate non-standard situations and apply policy accordingly
• Self-starter, reliable, and have a strong work ethic
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• iSeries, Infor XA, Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred.

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits