Entry Level Accounts Payable Clerk

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - Clinton Township, MI 48038Company Summary

Priority Waste, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a growth-oriented waste management company serving municipal solid waste and construction & demolition customers in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 2018, Priority Waste has expanded rapidly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, operating out of multiple facilities across three states. Backed by TPG (Nasdaq: TPG), a leading global private equity firm with approximately $246 billion in assets under management, Priority Waste is committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We are building a best-in-class finance organization to support our continued growth.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inputting, updating, and maintaining accurate data into our systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers and has strong organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to

Assists with reconciling credit card statements and other financial records to ensure accuracy
Accurately enter financial data such as transactions, invoices, receipts, and payments into accounting software and spreadsheets
Assists the finance and accounting department to access, manipulate, and present information in a professional setting
Ensure that financial records are complete, accurate, and up to date
Verifies that data entries match supporting documents like invoices, receipts, and bank statements
Creates and updates spreadsheets using Excel
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Provides other general clerical support as needed

QualificationsCandidate Profile

The successful candidate profile includes

Proven experience in data entry or administrative role preferred
Experience utilizing platforms such as NetSuite, Sage, or QuickBooks preferred but not required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Use of formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX)
Experience utilizing pivot tables, v-lookups and sort/filter functions
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills

At Priority Waste, there are fundamental qualities that we look for in all our employees:

People who excel in a collaborative environment (team players)
A willingness to do whatever the situation calls for
An excitement to be part of a growing organization
A genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company’s success