Accounts Payable Specialist

Epitec is seeking an experienced Procurement & Accounts Payable Specialist to join our automotive client's team in Dearborn, MI. As a Procurement & Accounts Payable Specialist, the candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting procurement and finance operations by managing end-to-end accounts payable, purchase order processing, vendor coordination, and event-related financial activities.

• This is an ongoing W2 contract with potential for conversion
• This is a hybrid position in Dearborn, MI

Top Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution
• Oversee end-to-end purchase order processing in SAP IERP/Ariba, including PO creation, receiving, verification, and documentation
• Review and process a high volume of purchase orders and billings annually with strong accuracy and record keeping
• Coordinate event logistics from planning through completion, including budgets, approvals, meeting/event system entry, and vendor billing
• Perform monthly corporate and department credit card reconciliations and support payment processing across multiple methods
• Partner with vendors, buyers, finance, and operations teams to resolve issues, onboard new vendors, and manage required documentation such as SOWs and W-9s
• Support month-end close activities and maintain budget and invoice compliance in a fast-paced business office environment

Top Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable, procurement, purchase order processing, invoice processing, or payment management
• 1–3 years of experience working in a business office or back-office support environment
• Hands-on experience with SAP IERP and Ariba, especially within PO, AP, and work order functions
• Strong understanding of procurement support, vendor coordination, billing, and financial administration
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and reconcile financial data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience is preferred
• Experience supporting purchasing operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is a plus