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Job Description:
Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist | Traverse City, MI
Salary Range: $48,000 - $71,000 depending on experience
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in accounts payable / receivable specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists.
We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.
The Opportunity
We are working with companies in Traverse City that are adding Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Key Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, communicating effectively with suppliers.
Generate customer invoices, statements, and other billing documents according to terms.
Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on past-due accounts, and resolve payment issues.
Prepare and process weekly check runs, electronic payments, and other disbursements.
Maintain accurate and organized AP/AR records and files, both physical and electronic.
Assist with month-end closing procedures, including reconciliations and journal entries.
Recommended Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in accounts payable and receivable, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Bonus Qualifications Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Knowledge of financial reporting standards (GAAP).
Experience with purchase order systems and three-way matching.
Certification in Accounts Payable (e.g., CAPA) or Accounts Receivable (e.g., CARA).
Job Titles That Should Apply
Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, AP/AR Specialist, Accounting Assistant, Financial Operations Specialist, Bookkeeper, Junior Accountant, Collections Specialist, Credit Controller, Treasury Assistant
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at
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 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.
Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Pivot Tables
• Support
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Treasury
• Journal Entries
• Accounting Software
• Operations
• Approvals
• ERP
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Credit
• Quickbooks
• Financial Reporting
• Attention To Detail
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• Excel
• Payments
• Records
• Oracle
• Suppliers
• Preparation
• Software
• Accounting
• Finance
• Microsoft Excel
Salary Package:
$ 48,000.00 - 71,000.00 (US Dollar)
Worksite address
traverse city, MI, 49685, US
Who can apply
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