Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist
Full-Time In-Office Ann Arbor MI

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment As the Accounts Payable Specialist at Shar Music youll play a key role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our financial operations by managing vendor invoices payments and records with precision.

For over 60 years Shar Music has supported musicians educators and orchestras with high-quality string instruments and service. Join us and help keep that mission moving forward by maintaining reliable financial processes that support our team our customers and our partners. If you have strong organizational skills a passion for accuracy and want to make an impact through your work wed love to hear from you.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• A/P Forecast Reporting: Deliver weekly accounts payable forecast reports including due and upcoming invoices recurring expenses historical payment trends expected but not yet received invoices and upcoming A/P expectations based on invoices received and expected incurred expenses using historical analysis.
• Ensure accurate invoice entry into the accounting system flag duplicate or questionable charges.
• Vendor Communication: Maintain clean communication loops with vendors regarding invoice receipt payment terms and issue resolution.
• Migrate invoice records to a digital system to improve accessibility and streamline processes.
• SOP Compliance: Follow existing standard operating procedures for payment processing and vendor onboarding.
• Document end-of-month (EOM) tasks with clear instructions and identified ownership.
• Support month-end and year-end closing by preparing A/P reports and assisting with reconciliations and accruals
• Invoice Processing: Process vendor invoices match them with purchase orders and receiving documentation and route for timely approval and payment.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process weekly payment runs including checks ACH and wires in accordance with vendor terms.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and file supporting documentation in both digital and physical formats.
• General Ledger Entries: Post journal entries related to accounts payable transactions and ensure proper documentation.
• Rentals Support: assist with data entry and filing of rental paperwork and accounts.
• Tax Exemption Certificates: process and enter tax exempt certificates into Avalara/AvaTax or other tax systems.
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
• Work with internal departments to resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders goods received and invoice details.
• Respond promptly to internal and vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing invoice records reports and supporting documentation.
• Documentation and Filing: Prepare documentation for contracts transactions or regulatory compliance. Search files databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. File documents or records.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support and assistance to the accounting department as needed.
• Adhere to established KPIs and performance standards to ensure consistent quality and efficiency in all projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration or a relevant field preferred
• 2--3 years of relevant experience in accounts payable or general accounting preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and familiar with accounting software (e.g. NetSuite QuickBooks)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial records
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet regular deadlines

Benefits for full-time employees:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Generous PTO
• Employee Discount Program

To learn more about Shar Music and our Company Culture check out our socials:

• Our Website: Music is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other category.
  
  
  
  

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