Accounts Payable Specialist at Trailer Equipment Inc – Byron Center, Michigan

Location: Byron Center, MI
Company: Trailer Equipment, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour

About Us

Trailer Equipment, Inc. is a trusted provider of trailer parts, service, and fleet support solutions. We are a family-oriented, growth-focused organization committed to quality, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, managing outgoing payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting accurate financial recordkeeping. This role plays an important part in maintaining positive vendor relationships and ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and check runs.
• Ensure proper coding to the general ledger accounts.
• Audit vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Classify, record, and summarize financial data using accounting software.

• Process EFT payments and employee expense reports.
• Manage company credit card transactions.
• Receive, record, and deposit checks, cash, and vouchers.
• Access financial systems to retrieve and review account information.

• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice status, discrepancies, and payment inquiries.

• Audit internal fuel tracking.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies and procedures.

• Perform general office duties including filing, scanning, answering phones, and assisting with projects as needed.

Work Setting & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based in an environmentally controlled setting
• Requires regular use of computers, phones, and office equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift light items as needed
• Ability to focus on detailed computer work and tolerate moderate office noise

Why Join Trailer Equipment?

• Stable, family-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to grow within the accounting and administration teams
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Business-casual dress code (jeans on Fridays!)

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Required:

• Prior experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred:

• Experience with Karmak or similar accounting/ERP software
• Knowledge of 1099 filing and basic tax rules
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (preferred but not required)