Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist - Paw Paw Area

Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $46,000 - $68,000 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 Paw Paw, seeking experienced Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Paw Paw 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, purchase orders, and expense reports for raw materials, MRO, and services.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices, ensuring accuracy of product pricing and shipping terms.
• Apply customer payments (ACH, wires, checks) accurately to open invoices and reconcile cash daily.
• Execute weekly payment runs to vendors, verifying approvals and banking information.
• Conduct collections activities on overdue customer accounts, maintaining communication and payment plans.
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts to the general ledger, resolving discrepancies.
• Support month-end close processes, including accruals and account analysis for AP and AR.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data within the ERP system.

Recommended Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or Receivable, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and the three-way matching process.
• Demonstrated accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in financial data entry and reconciliation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for managing vendor and customer inquiries.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) for data analysis.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions or international vendors/customers.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.