Payroll & Accounts Payable​/Receivables Specialist

Responsibilities/Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced Payroll & AP/AR Specialist to join our office in Northville. This position is responsible for assisting our payroll manager with processing payroll as well as accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. This role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing and maintains financial records related to vendor payments, customer invoicing, and cash receipts. This position will work Monday – Friday and works in the office.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Payroll

• Assist our Payroll Manager in processing weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Maintain payroll records, including wages, deductions, garnishments and tax with holdings
• Coordinate with Human Resources on new hires, terminations, benefit deductions and pay changes
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies promptly

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy and obtain appropriate approvals
• Prepare and issue payments in accordance with established payment terms
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation

Accounts Receivable

• Generate customer invoices and ensure timely billing
• Apply cash receipts and maintain AR aging reports
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts
• Assist with collections in a professional and customer-focused manner
• Performs other duties and assists other team members as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in payroll and/or accounts payables/receivables
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
• Proficiency with accounting and payroll software systems
• Yardi experience a plus
• Paylocity experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong computer skills
• High degree of diplomacy in handling sensitive and/or confidential information
• The ability to drive results to completion in timeline sensitive environments