Accounts Payable Specialist

If you’re looking for a great company and a casual, yet professional, office environment, keep reading…You’re a bright, lively, energized team player who loves to accomplish his/her goals, enjoys helping people and making an impact, and lives for the thrill of resolving billing issues. Nothing makes you happier than when all your hard work pays off and all of the numbers match.

You can enjoy feeling professional in business casual attire or a bit dressier if you like. You are confident in your abilities and secure enough to ask questions or ask for help when needed. You enjoy challenging yourself daily to see if you can outdo yourself from the day before.

Ideally, you are computer savvy and love working in MS Excel, meticulous with numbers, possess great attention to detail, a great personality, and are comfortable on the phone, working by yourself or as part of a dynamic team. Experience with Prophet21 is a bonus.

We’re looking to add you to our team in Sterling Heights, MI in the role of Accounts Payable Specialist…plus. This is a full-time position. We’re looking for someone to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Enjoy working full time and still enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

As the AP Specialist you will primarily be responsible for the full Accounts Payable process, data entry, processing invoices, financial statements, month end and serving as backup to A/R, as well as general office duties with a “can do” attitude of whatever it takes to get the job done! You’ll be doing a variety of things throughout the day, where no two days are quite alike. We offer competitive wages and a full benefits package, (health benefits, life insurance, 401k, vacation, and sick time).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 3-way match, coding and vouching of approx. 1500 invoices per month
• Ensure invoices are paid in a timely & accurate manner
• Bank Reconciliation for US and Canadian banking
• Prepare and complete monthly & quarterly Financial Statements (P & L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement)
• Prepare tax remittances for Corporate and Branch locations
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all activities.
• Research, track and solve AP issues
• Handle incoming and outgoing inquiries regarding billing problems, account reconciliation, collections calls, and credits
• Contact vendors and/or work with other departments to resolve PO or invoice discrepancies
• Maintain an efficient filing system
• Ensure accurate balancing from a corporate perspective
• Record prepayments of International vendors
• Process FedEx & UPS online payments
• Process weekly ACH & check runs
• Assist with special projects as required

Job Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Accounting & General Ledger
• Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Strong writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ability to analyze and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets, and forms
• Ability to read, understand, and calculate financial figures such as discounts, interest rates, percentages, and taxes
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team

SOFTWARE APPLICATION EXPERIENCE:

• ERP Accounts Payable (Prophet 21(P21)/Epicor experience a plus!)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

We are KBC Tools – We’re a leading industry supplier and distributor of tools and machinery to the metalworking industry since 1965.

ALL METAL… ALL THE TIME! We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Financial statement preparation: 4 years (Required)
• Accounts payable: 4 years (Preferred)
• Bank reconciliation: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sterling Heights, MI 48314 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $27