Accounts Payable Specialist

Brown Machine Group•Beaverton, MI

10d

About The Position

BMG is a thermoforming packaging and automation solutions leader focused on designing and building capital equipment machinery, tooling systems, and packaging automation solutions. The global organization serves the automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation industries. The Accounts Payable Specialist manages daily accounts payable activities to maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely vendor payments. The role verifies and processes vendor invoices, matches invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation, and coordinates payments according to approved terms and company policies. Working with sales, purchasing, operations, and vendors, the specialist resolves discrepancies, reconciles account balances, and maintains organized financial records. The position supports month-end close, audits, and reporting while maintaining internal controls and positive vendor relationships. As needed, the specialist provides backup support to the Accounts Receivable Specialist by processing customer invoices and assisting with payment collection under company credit policies. The role supports positive customer relationships and the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the company’s accounting processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship or support is not available.

Nice To Haves

Some college education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Two or more years of accounts payable experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Verify and process vendor invoices accurately and promptly.
Match vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation, and identify and resolve discrepancies.
Code vendor invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire payments according to approved terms, company policies, and internal controls.
Reconcile vendor statements and account balances, coordinating with sales, purchasing, operations, and vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain positive vendor relationships.
Maintain organized vendor records and supporting documentation, including W-9 forms.
Support month-end close by assisting with account reconciliations and accruals.
Support preparation of 1099 reporting.
Follow company policies, purchasing procedures, and internal controls in accounts payable activities.
Maintain financial records for audit support and assist with year-end audits and reporting requirements.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Review and process expense reports and assist with company credit card and expense reporting programs.
Assist with cash flow and financial forecasting.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting process accuracy, efficiency, and integrity.
As needed, provide backup support to the Accounts Receivable Specialist by processing customer invoices and assisting with payment collection in accordance with company credit policies.