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Accounts Payable Manager

CFS

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Today
  • $95,000–$120,000 Per Year

Highlights

Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, and vendor management. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and manage vendor relationships.
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Numbers & Facts

LocationBakersfield, CA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$95,000–$120,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description

Accounts Payable Manager


About the Company and Opportunity:



  • Our client is a well-established service company with more than 50 years of success and stability

  • The leadership team is forward-thinking and committed to employee growth, development, and recognition

  • Large and collaborative accounting/finance department with clear pathways for advancement

  • Company culture emphasizes teamwork, community outreach, and volunteer engagement

  • Competitive compensation package, including low-cost health benefits for employees and families, retirement contributions, and generous PTO

  • Exposure to process improvement projects, automation initiatives, and opportunities to lead system upgrades

  • Salary range- $95,000-120,000


Overview of the Accounts Payable Manager Role:



  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team, providing training, coaching, and career growth opportunities

  • Establish and monitor team goals, ensuring deadlines and service levels are consistently met

  • Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

  • Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, and vendor management

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

  • Review and streamline processes for efficiency and scalability.

  • Manage vendor relationships, resolving discrepancies and negotiating terms when necessary

  • Partner with procurement and other departments to ensure seamless operations and strong internal communication

  • Implement best practices to improve accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of AP operations

  • Leverage ERP systems and automation tools to enhance workflow and reporting.

  • Provide leadership with timely reporting on AP metrics, cash flow, and expense trends

  • Play a key role in supporting system upgrades and process transformation initiatives


Preferred Qualifications:



  • 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role

  • Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes, internal controls, and ERP systems

  • Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and manage vendor relationships

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills




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About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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