Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous 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 growth. We are collaborating with companies in Portage 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 partnering with organizations in Portage that are seeking Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, communicating with suppliers as needed.
• Generate customer invoices and statements, verifying accuracy of pricing and terms.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, contacting customers for payment collection and resolving billing issues.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Maintain accurate AP and AR records, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for financial transactions.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Proven ability to reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing-specific accounting practices (e.g., inventory valuation, cost accounting).
• Certification in Accounts Payable (e.AP) or Accounts Receivable (e.AR).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, AP/AR Coordinator, Accounting Assistant, Junior Accountant, Financial Assistant, Bookkeeper, Billing Specialist, Collections Specialist, Credit Controller

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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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.