Remote Accounts Payable Specialist — Flexible, Impactful

NORR; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR, an employee‑owned architecture and engineering firm with offices across North America, invites applications for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support our US operations from Detroit. You will process invoices, code to GL, review expense reports, and coordinate with project teams to maintain accurate cash flow.

You will bring a college diploma in accounting, 5-10 years of AP experience, and proficiency with Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education, equivalent to a college diploma in accounting.
• Possess knowledge of general accounting principles and guidelines.
• 5-10 years of general accounting experience (Accounts Payable).
• Experience in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Internet, VantagePoint or other accounting systems software.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily AP Inbox to receive invoices, code and post them.
• Reviews details of consultant invoices, ensure all invoices are coded to the correct General Ledger and cost centers according to the budgets, and distribute to Project Managers for approval prior to processing.
• Uploads approvals to the accounting system.
• Coordinates with Project Managers and Project Accountants for project reclassifications or adjustments when needed.
• Reviews employee expense claims to ensure accuracy of calculations, completeness of receipts or supporting documents and adherence to company policies.
• Sends employee expense summary to HR for processing each payroll period.
• Responds to email inquiries and resolve invoicing or expense claim issues in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Records & posts cash receipts and incoming cheques to ensure the accounting system and banking details are current and accurate.
• Performs Bank Reconciliations for CDN and USD Bank
• Performs month end tasks such as clearing suspense accounts, balance intercompany AP and prepare accrual list, if any
• Completes credit applications for new vendors
• New vendor set up in system and EFT/ACH enrollment
• Prepares cheque requisitions, wire transfer and intercompany transfer, etc.
• Prepares weekly invoice batches for ACH Payments for review/approval
• Assists in other accounting related activities as required

Skills

Accounts Payable

General Accounting

Excel

Vendor Management

Education

College diploma in accounting

Tools

Excel

VantagePoint

Accounting software

Job description

NORR, an employee‑owned architecture and engineering firm with offices across North America, invites applications for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support our US operations from Detroit. You will process invoices, code to GL, review expense reports, and coordinate with project teams to maintain accurate cash flow.

You will bring a college diploma in accounting, 5-10 years of AP experience, and proficiency with Excel and accounting software.