Accounts Payable Specialist - SAP, Tax & Process Optimizer

Schunk of North America Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Schunk of North America Inc in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team. You will process vendor invoices, manage use tax compliance, and ensure timely payments while upholding internal controls.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, 2+ years with SAP ERP, and strong communication skills. You will support audits, month-end close, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to maintain accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business or Accounting.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years’ ERP experience, SAP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and maintain documentation of all transactions.
• Apply use tax compliance across multi-state purchases and manage exemption certificates.
• Assist with continuous improvement to optimize processes and automation.
• Handle dispute resolution and payment inquiries with strong customer service.
• Respond to urgent credit holds and escalate vendor risk when needed.
• Prepare AP reports and aging analyses to support reconciliations.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, audits, and month-end closing.

Skills

ERP SAP

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Data accuracy

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Schunk of North America Inc in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team. You will process vendor invoices, manage use tax compliance, and ensure timely payments while upholding internal controls.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, 2+ years with SAP ERP, and strong communication skills. You will support audits, month-end close, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to maintain accurate financial records.