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Anderson Express – Muskegon, MI

Anderson Express is a women-owned, world-class manufacturer specializing in aluminum casting, CNC machining, and assembly of customer-engineered components. We are a growing Tier 1 supplier serving automotive, military, and power generation markets.

We are the go-to supplier for Ford Motor Company on complex, fast-moving, highly engineered programs that demand precision, urgency, and problem-solving at a high level.

The Opportunity

As we continue to grow and improve our financial operations, we are looking to add a high-caliber Accounts Payable Specialist to our team.

This is not a “data entry” AP role. We are looking for someone who understands the full procure-to-pay cycle, can manage with accuracy, and is proactive in improving processes. You will play a key role in timely payments to our suppliers and service providers, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting cash flow management.

What You Will Own

Accurate and timely flow of all AP invoices

A paperless process to maintain copies of invoices

Supporting month end tasks such as purchases of new fixed assets, reconciliations, reporting, etc.

Working with shipping to ensure all receipts are processed daily, all paperwork is scanned, before keying invoices

Reconcile internal and vendor statements for credits, past dues, missed payments, etc. and communicate issues

Supporting Cash Forecasting and Proposed Check Run, working closely with the Controller

Creating weekly ACH payment batch, occasional paper checks, and occasional international wire

Maintaining accurate AP subledger, tying out to the General Ledger using statements and communication

Troubleshooting problems as recognized and work with other departments internally to drive improvement

Supporting customer program financial audits

Learning and relentlessly maximizing use of our ERP, Global Shop Solutions (GSS)

Support troubleshooting and improved use of GSS

Continuously improve and write new processes as needed

Backing up our Accountant, including AR, payroll processing and other activities

Support daily drop in requests and other accounting functions as needed

What Success Looks Like

Invoices processed accurately and on time with minimal errors or rework

Clean AP aging with no surprises - vendors paid according to terms and priorities

Strong vendor relationships, with timely responses and minimal escalations

Discrepancies resolved quickly through effective coordination with purchasing and receiving

Month-end close runs smoothly, with accurate accruals and reconciliations

Clear visibility into liabilities, helping leadership manage cash flow confidently

Processes improved over time, reducing manual work and increasing efficiency

Audit-ready documentation, with organized records and strong controls

Ownership mindset, where issues are identified and solved without needing constant direction

Who Thrives Here

Detail-oriented personnel who take pride in getting things right the first time

People who own their work end-to-end, not just process transactions

Individuals who are comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift

Those who follow through relentlessly—issues don’t sit, they get resolved

Team players who can work cross-functionally with purchasing, receiving, and operations

Professionals who communicate clearly and directly, especially with vendors and internal teams

People who look for better ways to do things, not just maintain the status quo

Individuals who understand that AP impacts cash flow, vendor trust, and overall business performance

Those who are organized and proactive, staying ahead of deadlines rather than reacting to them

Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, or equivalent

3-5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable, manufacturing environment is preferred

Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills

The ability to recognize changes in patterns, ask questions to understand, and resolve errors

Strong communication and negotiation skills – written and verbal

Comfort with all forms of communication: in person, virtual, phone calls, emails, texting, etc. Whatever it takes

At ease escalating issues with a vendor, as well as internally

Enjoying being part of a team in a dynamic, fast paced environment

A sense of urgency and ability to follow through

Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Suite of Products

ERP proficiency and desire to improve

Culture at Anderson Express

Balance between professional excellence and personal life

Honesty and integrity in words and actions

High-performing teamwork

Continuous improvement mindset

Transparency — bad news first

Open-door leadership

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Performance bonus tied to profitability

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance and short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Anderson Express is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.