VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist to work in Sterling Heights, MI. You will provide support for the accounting team for a multi-location supplier.
POSITION TYPE: Full time. Direct Hire. In Office M-F. Start time 8:00 or 8:30 AM
PAY: $50,000 - $65,000 annual based on educational requirement and skill level.
Requirements of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist:
- Associate Degree (2-year) in Business Management, Accounting, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct accounting experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to learn advanced functions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- High degree of integrity and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with Accounting/ ERP Systems ( SAP Concur and /or Epicor Prophet 21 are a plus).
Duties of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist:
Accounts Payable
- Process, verify, and post all non-trade payables including utilities, rent, leases, professional services, subscriptions, taxes, insurance, and employee reimbursements.
- Review and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, apply proper coding, and obtain appropriate approvals before payment.
- Prepare and process weekly/monthly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, and checks) for vendors.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor and track recurring payments (rent, utilities, subscriptions, etc.) and ensure proper handling and renewals.
Accounts Receivable
- Apply customer receipts and process cash applications.
- Contact customers to resolve late and/or non-payment invoices.
- Summarize and maintain receivables by keeping accurate invoice accounts.
- Prepare and send monthly customer statements.
- Process Direct Debits in a timely manner.
- Maintain tax exemptions for exempt customers.
- Investigate invoice or payment discrepancies with our customers.
General Accounting
- Collaborate with departments to resolve invoice issues and improve approval workflows.
- Assist with month-end close by accruing unpaid expenses providing accounting data and reports.
- Provide supporting documentation for audits.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Perform related duties to support the company’s mission and accounting objectives.