Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist - Montague Area

Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $44,000 - $66,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in accounts payable / receivable specialist? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Montague, seeking experienced Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Montague region seeking Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approvals.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices, statements, and credit memos.
• Process customer payments, apply cash accurately, and reconcile daily cash receipts.
• Manage accounts receivable collections for overdue customer accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledgers.
• Resolve discrepancies and issues with vendors and customers related to billing and payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities for AP and AR.

Recommended Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable roles.
• Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel functions.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with specific manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Epicor)
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international vendors/customers
• Basic understanding of cost accounting principles or inventory valuation
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for invoices and payments

Job Titles That Should Apply

Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, AP/AR Specialist, Accounting Specialist, Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant, Finance Assistant, Billing Specialist, Collections Specialist, Financial Clerk

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.