Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an IT Business Analyst to support technology-related purchasing and invoice operations for a growing organization in Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across finance, procurement, and vendor partners to keep purchase orders, invoices, and supporting records accurate and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake, review, and submission of IT vendor invoices using approved payment methods and purchase order documentation.
• Prepare and route authorized requisitions for purchase order approval across capital and operating expense categories for IT and affiliated business groups.
• Partner with finance teams, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to investigate and resolve mismatches involving contracts, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Support purchasing and accounts payable workflows by helping ensure leases, acquisitions, and related records are accurately maintained in designated systems, including PeopleSoft.
• Serve as a central point of contact for issue escalation involving vendor management, procurement, finance, business teams, and external providers.
• Maintain organized vendor files and supporting documentation to satisfy internal controls and audit requests.
• Assist in planning and coordinating recurring vendor performance and business review activities.
• Help track supplier adherence to contractual obligations and identify exceptions for follow-up.
• Contribute to additional administrative and analytical tasks as assigned in support of IT financial operations.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable, purchasing support, financial operations, or a related business analyst function.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, invoice processing, and accounts payable practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, analysis, and reconciliation activities.
• Experience reviewing financial data and identifying discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or comparable enterprise resource planning systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams, vendors, and cross-functional business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for handling escalations and coordinating issue resolution.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.