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Accounts Payable Clerk

Methode Electronics, Inc. -
Southfield, MI

Job Details

Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Vendor relationship building
Electronic fund transfers
Three-way invoice matching
Spreadsheets
Word embeddings
Bank transfers
SWIFT

Full Job Description

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.

Methode Electronics is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accounting Clerk to join our U.S. Accounting Shared Services team in Southfield. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting broader accounting operations.

You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance with company policies, payment timelines, and financial reporting standards. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and may also support Accounts Receivable activities and broader accounting initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Process and maintain accounts payable transactions across the full AP lifecycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, posting, payment, and reconciliation
Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (invoice, PO, receipt) to ensure accuracy and compliance
Manage and monitor ACH/EFT payment processing, ensuring proper setup, validation, and execution
Work within AS400 (CMS) system to enter, track, and reconcile financial transactions
Validate and maintain vendor banking details, including routing numbers, SWIFT codes, and IBAN formats
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and documentation gaps in a timely manner
Reconcile AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger and assist with month-end close activities
Support 1099 reporting processes, including vendor classification and compliance
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure invoices are processed within agreed payment terms and maintain accounts in good standing
Generate and provide reporting on outstanding payables and aging as needed
Support Accounts Receivable team with ad hoc projects and cross-functional accounting tasks
Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting functions
Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP cycle and accounting fundamentals
Experience with AS400 (CMS) or similar ERP systems preferred
Working knowledge of ACH/EFT payment processes and banking formats (routing, SWIFT, IBAN)
Familiarity with 1099 reporting and vendor classification requirements
Experience performing 2-way and 3-way matching
Exposure to SOX compliance and controls in a public company environment preferred
Experience in a publicly held manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Data Management and accuracy - Ability to create, update, and maintain vendor records with high attention to detail. Must ensure data is complete and correct based on our internal requirements.
Compliance - Understands regulatory requirements and internal controls. Able to validate documentation, especially around banking information.
Process discipline and documentation - Follows procedures for vendor setup and changes. Must understand and maintain clear audit trails and proper documentation for every request.
Customer-service mindset with strong vendor communication skills
Clear written and verbal communication, including ability to explain financial information in a user-friendly way

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently do hand motions and repetitive tasks including computer use with typing, must occasionally carry and lift up to 15 pounds to perform various duties, occasionally reach and do overhead reaching, stand for short amounts of time, minimal squatting or bending to perform various duties, and extended sitting for long periods of time at a desk or workstation.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Key Responsibilities

Process and maintain accounts payable transactions across the full AP lifecycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, posting, payment, and reconciliation

Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (invoice, PO, receipt) to ensure accuracy and compliance

Manage and monitor ACH/EFT payment processing, ensuring proper setup, validation, and execution

Work within AS400 (CMS) system to enter, track, and reconcile financial transactions

Validate and maintain vendor banking details, including routing numbers, SWIFT codes, and IBAN formats

Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and documentation gaps in a timely manner

Reconcile AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger and assist with month-end close activities

Support 1099 reporting processes, including vendor classification and compliance

Collaborate with suppliers to ensure invoices are processed within agreed payment terms and maintain accounts in good standing

Generate and provide reporting on outstanding payables and aging as needed

Support Accounts Receivable team with ad hoc projects and cross-functional accounting tasks

Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting functions

Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP cycle and accounting fundamentals

Experience with AS400 (CMS) or similar ERP systems preferred

Working knowledge of ACH/EFT payment processes and banking formats (routing, SWIFT, IBAN)

Familiarity with 1099 reporting and vendor classification requirements

Experience performing 2-way and 3-way matching

Exposure to SOX compliance and controls in a public company environment preferred

Experience in a publicly held manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Data Management and accuracy - Ability to create, update, and maintain vendor records with high attention to detail. Must ensure data is complete and correct based on our internal requirements.

Compliance - Understands regulatory requirements and internal controls. Able to validate documentation, especially around banking information.

Process discipline and documentation - Follows procedures for vendor setup and changes. Must understand and maintain clear audit trails and proper documentation for every request.

Customer-service mindset with strong vendor communication skills

Clear written and verbal communication, including ability to explain financial information in a user-friendly way

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