Accounts Payable Associate
UHY • Sterling Heights, MI • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Oct 16, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
As an Accounts Payable Associate, you will assume a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payments and AP transactions within a shared service environment. This position will involve attention to detail, the understanding of accounts payable and general ledger systems, familiarity with the chart of accounts, and the ability to work in a collaborative team, all while leveraging technologies to assure the delivery of high-quality services to our firm.JOB DESCRIPTION
Review vendor invoices for completeness and proper authorization
Accurately input invoice data into our ERP system
Evaluate purchase order requisitions and generate purchase orders within the ERP
Analyze vendor invoices, allocating costs to the appropriate cost centers and ledger accounts
Maintain record retention practices and utilize electronic document storage
Engage in effective communication with the finance team, regional offices, and vendors to clarify any discrepancies
Utilize our ERP system and third-party software to generate and export reports and data
Initiate weekly pay runs and prepare payments for processing
Contribute to general ledger maintenance, month-end, and year-end closing processes
Identify and record reconciling, adjusting, allocating, and accruing-related journal entries
Maintain vendor information within the ERP system, including year-end 1099 filing and reporting
Provide support during internal and external audits
Assist internal business partners with any customer service-related needs
Ensure compliance with company policies while carrying out daily processes and controls accurately and timely
Maintain many vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures
Audit and process credit card bills proficiently
Supervisory responsibilities
N/A
Work environment
Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
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- Advertised pay for Accounts Payable Specialist: a median of $54,080 across 3,562 priced postings. Explore the market
- UHY is private-equity backed: Summit Partners. Who owns the CPA firms
- UHY's roles typically close in 34 days; the market median is 14 days. Time to close
- 2% of UHY's 64 tracked postings are more than six months old. Posting hygiene
- UHY has 11 internships, co-ops and new-grad roles open. Campus profile
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