Accounts Payable Specialist — Growth & Process Improvement

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Roskam Foods, a Grand Rapids-based manufacturing partner, seeks an Accounts Payable professional to manage invoice processing, vendor data, and payments. You’ll support month-end closes, reconciliations, and internal controls in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in AP, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems and Medius. The role offers benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or related finance function.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar preferred.
• Experience with Medius or similar AP automation platform preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with three-way matching and purchasing order processing preferred.
• Knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements preferred.
• High attention to detail
• Accountability
• Customer service oriented
• Good problem solving skills
• Great teamwork and collaboration
• Has a process improvement mindset
• Is adaptable to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Process and code vendor invoices accurately and timely into the AP system (Medius).
• Verify invoice details, pricing, quantities, and supporting docs.
• Perform three-way matching between PO, receiving docs, and invoices.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and variances.
• Maintain vendor master data (addresses, terms, tax, banking).
• Assist vendors with payment status inquiries and account reconciliations.
• Support onboarding and documentation collection for vendors.
• Prepare invoices for approval and payment per policies.
• Assist weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, checks).
• Maintain payment docs and audit trails.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances.
• Assist with monthly AP aging reviews.
• Ensure open invoices/credits are resolved timely.
• Assist in month-end accruals and reconciliations.
• Support AP close activities and audits.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support sales tax, 1099 reporting, and retention requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and escalate issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and automation.
• Participate in ERP/accounting system improvement projects.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Process improvement mindset

Customer service oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Medius

Job description

Roskam Foods, a Grand Rapids-based manufacturing partner, seeks an Accounts Payable professional to manage invoice processing, vendor data, and payments. You’ll support month-end closes, reconciliations, and internal controls in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in AP, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems and Medius. The role offers benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.