Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for an environmental services organization in Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with financial records, and confident handling detailed invoice and payment activity.

Responsibilities

• Process invoice, receipt, payment, and transaction details into accounting systems and tracking files with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review supporting documentation to confirm that financial entries align with invoices, receipts, and related records before finalizing updates.
• Assist with reconciling credit card activity and other accounts to identify discrepancies and maintain balanced records.
• Build, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets used for reporting, tracking, and day-to-day accounting support.
• Partner with finance team members to organize, analyze, and present financial information in a clear and thorough manner.
• Keep accounting documentation current, complete, and properly organized to support reliable recordkeeping.
• Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and follow confidentiality expectations at all times.
• Provide general clerical and administrative assistance to support department priorities and deadlines.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, data entry, or a related administrative support role.
• Hands-on ability to work with Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills for formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and sorting or filtering data.
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Sage, or QuickBooks is preferred.
• Experience processing invoices, entering vendor billing, and supporting high-volume payable activity is strongly valued.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and identify inconsistencies in financial data.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating effectively with finance and administrative teams.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to free online training.