Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable accounts payable clerk to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date account records, maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements, and financial reports. Your contributions will directly support the accuracy, efficiency, and overall success of our financial operations.

Position Responsibilities :

• Process various payments for third party vendors including entering invoices with correct general ledger coding for numerous legal entities.
• Posts journal entries and verify billings, invoices, and checks
• Follow up with vendors regarding requests and invoice issues.
• Setup and maintain vendors in the system.
• Monitor AP Mailboxes. Retrieve / receive vendor invoices and vouchers for payment. Check for accuracy.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and ensure compliance with company and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Support month-end closing activities by preparing account reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.
• Ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (US GAAP)
• Take part in payment runs : Check ACH, Wire, and making payments using vendor websites.
• Take part in annual 1099 reporting process.
• Provide direct support for vendor and internal questions.
• Prepare and issue vendor payments
• Be able to work independently yet function as part of a team
• Make recommendations for improvements to payment processing
• Assists in completing moderately complex calculations
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with industry-specific financial regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is : $21 to $25 hourly.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently do hand motions and repetitive tasks including computer use with typing, must occasionally carry and lift up to 15 pounds to perform various duties, occasionally reach and do overhead reaching, stand for short amounts of time, minimal squatting or bending to perform various duties, and extended sitting for long periods of time at a desk or workstation.

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.