Jefferson Wells is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator for a supply chain/logistics company in the Metro Detroit area. The opportunity is a 90 day contract to hire position.
Summary:
The Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator role is responsible for the accurate and timely payment of vendors. The AP Coordinator works closely with the AP Supervisor, Accounting Managers, Shipping and Receiving departments, Buyers and various department heads throughout the company to post invoices including resolving discrepancies and reconciling to vendor statements.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a three way match of purchase order, packing slip and vendor invoice.
- Process invoices on a timely basis, including follows up with department heads for authorization, account numbers, etc.
- Process weekly invoices for payment processes check/ or ACH vouches and files closed invoices.
- Process manual checks and inputs into accounts payable system on a timely basis.
- Participate in the monthly closing process by ensuring that all invoices are posted in accordance with the monthly closing calendar.
- Create debit memos when necessary.
- Assist with the quarterly reconciliation of vendor statements and advises AP supervisor of discrepancies.
- Interact with vendors to resolve invoices and payments issues.
- Complete credit applications as requested by vendors.
- Handle all calls and email inquiries for assigned vendors.
- Deposit accounts receivable checks into bank accounts daily.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Supervisor or Accounting Managers.
- Post vendor invoice in SAP.
- Facilitate payment resolution between all responsible parties (e.g., vendors, buyers, approvers).
Responsibilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of the purchasing cycle and accounts payable process
- Basic understanding of all accounting functions and good mathematical skills
- Ability to use MS Office; intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Experience using SAP
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective communication skills -- written, verbal and interpersonal
- Proficient time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
- Experience and/or knowledge of Foreign Wire Payments desired
IMPORTANT: They are a non-smoking company of cigarettes and they will test for that at hire and you are subject to random testing once employed.
At Jefferson Wells ([Link available when viewing the job]), we've built a reputation for results-driven, innovative workforce solutions that help companies create competitive advantage. From basic to complex, we custom tailor our services to fit our clients' needs from interim and permanent professional talent resourcing to complete project solutions in the areas of risk & compliance, tax, finance & accounting and business optimization. Our professionals provide specialized industry and technical experience and expertise to our clients, enabling them to accelerate their business performance. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide leveraging the workforce capabilities of the ManpowerGroup. Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.