Accounts Payable Associate

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Sterling Heights, MI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Processes vendor invoices, purchase orders, payments, credit card bills, journal entries, and reconciliations within an ERP environment. Maintains vendor records, supports month-end and year-end close, handles 1099 reporting, assists with audits, generates financial reports, and resolves discrepancies with vendors and internal teams while following company controls and policies.
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JOB SUMMARYAs 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

Travel required

  • N/A

Required education and experience

  • High School Diploma or GED or High School equivalent certificate

  • 1+ years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting/finance role

Preferred education and experience

  • Previous experience in accounts payable or similar finance roles, demonstrating a strong understanding of accounts payable processes

  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

  • Shared service or multiple entity AP processing

  • Software: QuickBooks (Online, Desktop), Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, Bill.com

  • Public accounting or other professional services environment

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma, GED, or high school equivalent certificate
  • At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting or finance role
  • Previous accounts payable or similar finance experience with a strong understanding of AP processes
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
  • Experience with shared service or multiple-entity accounts payable processing
  • Experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, or Bill.com
  • Experience in public accounting or another professional services environment

UHY-US Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about UHY-US and has not been reviewed or approved by UHY-US.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability, with some locations citing strong employer contributions. Consultant materials also outline multiple plan choices and HSA access.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and accrued PTO, and consultant roles are eligible for time-and-a-half overtime. Local write-ups also reference full maternity and paternity leaves in at least one market.
  • Retirement Support — Savings options include a 401(k) with pre-tax, after-tax, and Roth features. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are viewed favorably in some cases.

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The Company
HQ: Farmington Hills, IL
2,033 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms. Firm Disclaimer ©2025 UHY LLP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. “UHY” is the brand name under which UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. provide professional services. The two firms operate as separate legal entities in an alternative practice structure. UHY LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that performs attest services. UHY Advisors, Inc. provides tax and business consulting services through subsidiary entities. UHY Advisors, Inc. and UHY LLP are U.S. members of Urbach Hacker Young International Limited (UHY International), a UK company, and form part of the international UHY network of legally independent accounting and consulting firms. Any services described herein are provided by UHY Advisors, Inc. and/or UHY LLP (as the case may be) and not by UHY International or any other member firm of UHY International. Neither UHY International nor any member of UHY International has any liability for services provided by other members. On this website, (i) the term "our firm", "we" and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiary entities, and (ii) the term "UHYI" denotes the UHY international network, in each case as more fully described in the preceding paragraph.

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