About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Summary

This Specialist, Finance Operations role supports Business Unit finance processes for a confidential client in Accounting & Finance. The role focuses on Accounts Payable (Procure-to-Pay) or Accounts Receivable (Order-to-Cash) duties, including reconciliation, dispute resolution, reporting, and process improvement. This position is onsite at the Benton Harbor, MI location and requires regular in-office attendance per the client’s policy.

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What You’ll Do

• Manage assigned AP or AR accounts, including cash application, reconciliations, and dispute resolution
• Monitor credit worthiness of trade partners and support collections or supplier payment activities
• Apply root-cause analysis to credit/payment issues and prepare clear reports for internal partners
• Initiate debit and credit memos to resolve discrepancies and follow up to closure
• Support order approval and payment guidelines and enforce controls related to finance processes
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements and system improvements
• Interface with vendors, trade customers, procurement, logistics, sales, and order entry teams to optimize cash flow and operational outcomes
• Escalate and perform risk management for critical past-due situations

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• 1+ years of accounting experience (including internships, co-ops, or academic projects)
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with common office software

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit & collections, or order management
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems and with cash application workflows
• Ability to analyze data and present actionable recommendations to leadership
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Onsite at the confidential client’s Benton Harbor, MI office. This role requires regular in-office presence as defined by the client (no alternative/remote arrangement).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary shown on the source posting: $75,533 per year (estimated)
• Competitive benefits package including employee discounts, wellness and education reimbursements, paid time off policies, and other programs offered by the client

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Why This Role

• Entry-level to early-career opportunity with clear paths for growth within finance operations
• Broad exposure across procurement, logistics, sales, and finance teams — strong development for a finance career
• Chance to lead small improvement projects and build cross-functional relationships

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Additional Information

The confidential client is committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. This position may require background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process upon request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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