Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist | Niles, MI

Salary Range: $46,000 - $68,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a accounts payable / receivable specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Niles area seeking Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Niles in Berrien County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Stevensville, and Dowagiac.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Niles area that seek skilled Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments to open invoices and reconcile cash receipts.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on past due balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements and monthly AP and AR ledger accounts.
• Maintain vendor and customer master files and supporting documentation.
• Process vendor invoices and match them to purchase orders and receiving records.
• Enter invoices and payment data into the accounting system.
• Prepare and run weekly check and electronic payment runs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency with ERP or accounting software and intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with high volume transaction processing.
• Clear written and verbal communication for vendor and internal follow up.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Two or more years of accounts payable or accounts receivable experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of three-way matching and standard AP and AR cycles.

Bonus Qualifications

• Exposure to cost accounting or inventory related transactions.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax and 1099 reporting.
• Associate or bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Prior experience in a plant or production environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, AP AR Specialist, Accounting Clerk, Billing Specialist, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Analyst, Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable Specialist

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.