Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Clerk (AP/AR), you're the company's financial backbone. This role involves handling the daily processing of vendor invoices along with a variety of financial, administrative, and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate for this position possesses strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational prowess, planning abilities, and effective problem-solving skills.

We are looking for someone part-time (16-20 hours a week) to start, which will likely grow into full-time this fall. If you are intrigued by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

Receive, verify, and match invoices to purchase orders.

Process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.

Maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors and resolve billing discrepancies.

Reconcile vendor statements and credit card expenses.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

Generate and send accurate, timely invoices to clients.

Monitor aging accounts and conduct polite, professional collections follow-ups.

Post daily customer payments (checks, ACH, credit cards) and deposit checks.

Research and resolve payment discrepancies or short-pays.

General Financial Support:

Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.

Maintain digital and physical financial records with high accuracy.

Provide support for annual audits and tax filings as needed.

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For (Requirements):

Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in both AP and AR roles.

Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.

Payroll: Experience doing payroll would be a plus.

About Company

Since its founding by brothers Ron and Bill Clous in Traverse City, Michigan, in 1977, Eastwood Custom Homes has long been recognized for building quality, affordable homes. Our many developments represent the largest single-company effort to provide housing for families across the Northern Michigan region. Eastwood is also well known for custom-building homes across the Grand Traverse area.

Part-time