Accounts Payable Specialist

Kelly; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly in Troy, MI is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day AP operations, focusing on invoice processing and resolving issues with vendors, plant teams, Purchasing, and Receiving. The role involves helpful helpdesk support and ensuring timely payments.

The position requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong Excel/MS Office skills, and the ability to analyze transactions and trends; Oracle experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of related experience, ideally with exposure to process improvement.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and customer service skills.
• Ability to make timely decisions and work efficiently.
• Detail-oriented and able to analyze transactions as well as overall trends.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across organizational levels.
• Ability to identify issues and root causes, analyze data, and support corrective actions.
• Experience with an ERP system, particularly Oracle, is a plus.
• Shared services experience and knowledge of accounting or accounts payable principles are also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in Oracle and support timely payment.
• Research and resolve invoice-related issues by working with vendors, Purchasing, Receiving, and plant representatives.
• Manage incoming emails and requests, providing helpful and timely customer support.
• Provide helpdesk support and troubleshoot accounts payable questions.
• Monitor open issues, track progress, and provide status updates as requested.
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Identify and support process improvements within accounts payable.
• Assist with other activities as needed, including payment processing, reconciliations, SOX testing, reporting, and vendor maintenance.
• Document processes that improve efficiency and support SOX compliance.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and information for senior management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Troy office - hybrid, onsite three days per week

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pay

Up to $25 per hour

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports day-to-day accounts payable operations, with a focus on processing invoices and researching and resolving outstanding invoice issues. In this role, you'll work with vendors, plant teams, Purchasing, and Receiving to address questions, provide responsive helpdesk support, and help ensure invoices are processed accurately and paid on time.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in Oracle and support timely payment.
• Research and resolve invoice-related issues by working with vendors, Purchasing, Receiving, and plant representatives.
• Manage incoming emails and requests, providing helpful and timely customer support.
• Provide helpdesk support and troubleshoot accounts payable questions.
• Monitor open issues, track progress, and provide status updates as requested.
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Identify and support process improvements within accounts payable.
• Assist with other activities as needed, including payment processing, reconciliations, SOX testing, reporting, and vendor maintenance.
• Document processes that improve efficiency and support SOX compliance.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and information for senior management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of related experience, ideally with exposure to process improvement.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and customer service skills.
• Ability to make timely decisions and work efficiently.
• Detail-oriented and able to analyze transactions as well as overall trends.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across organizational levels.
• Ability to identify issues and root causes, analyze data, and support corrective actions.
• Experience with an ERP system, particularly Oracle, is a plus.
• Shared services experience and knowledge of accounting or accounts payable principles are also a plus.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based at the Troy office, with three onsite days and two remote days per week. The onsite schedule is flexible, but the role will not become fully remote. Candidates must be able to commute to the office. Initial training is fully onsite.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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