Accounts Payable Specialist

Dart Container; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dart Container is hiring two Accounts Payable Specialists in Michigan. You will process invoices, credit memos, and customer payments in a fast-paced setting, ensuring accuracy and timely entry. The role supports AP and AR workflows with a strong emphasis on detail and process controls.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a mix of in-office and work-from-home flexibility, and an hourly rate of $17.09–$19.10 based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AP or AR experience is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of vendor PO three-way match is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, credit memos, and customer payments accurately.
• Enter data for AP/AR transactions into the accounting system.
• Code invoices correctly using GL accounts and cost centers.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data entry

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

SAP (preferred)

Job description

Now Hiring: TWO Accounts Payable Specialists!

Do numbers make you happy? Love keeping things organized and making sure every penny ends up where it belongs? We’re looking for TWO Accounts Payable Specialists to join our team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where no two days are exactly the same! In this role, you'll be the behind-the-scenes hero who helps keep our financial operations running smoothly by processing invoices, credit memos, and customer payments with accuracy and attention to detail.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - Enjoy a mix of in office collaboratrion and work-from-home flexibility!

Hourly Rate: $17.09 - $19.10 (based on experience)

Day-to-Day Role:

• Perform daily processes and controls accurately, efficiently and reliably, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Enter data for accounts payable invoices, credit memos, manual check requests and accounts receivable transactions into the accounting software system
• Understand general ledger accounts and cost centers to know how/where to code invoices properly
• Apply high attention to detail to methodically review the execution of procedures and identify issues
• Work with internal staff, vendors and customers to reconcile differences and facilitate payments
• Identify and resolve straight-forward issues independently, elevate more complex issues
• Perform analysis and complete research as requested
• Open, organize and distribute department mail daily
• Provide ad hoc reporting and documentation as requested
• Apply standard customer deposits via lockboxes, ACH and live checks to customer accounts; code deductions as needed for credit
• Work with credit department to reconcile customer deductions, over-payments and cash in advance transactions
• Research unidentified dollar amounts/payments and resolve them

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
• Knowledge of vendor purchase order three way match
• Computer and various software platform experience, including but not limited to Microsoft 365 Office
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create and generate spreadsheets using basic formulas
• Ability to work in a team setting and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• SAP experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

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