Accounts Payable Manager
CFS
Lake Zurich, IL
Accounts Payable Manager
The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for the full lifecycle of accounts payable transactions across inventory purchases, fixed assets, leases, service contracts, and general expenses. This is a hands‑on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a high‑volume, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily posting of inventory, fixed asset, and expense purchases
- Manage the employee expense reporting system and corporate credit card program
- Ensure accurate and timely cash disbursements
- Support month‑end close processes including in‑transit accruals and unrecorded invoice accruals
- Assist with internal and external audit requests
- Lead system and workflow improvements in procurement, payment systems, and approval processes
- Provide ongoing training, guidance, and performance feedback to AP staff
- Own and manage the 3‑way match discrepancy process in collaboration with purchasing and warehouse leadership
This is an excellent opportunity for a Accounts Payable Manager who enjoys improving processes, developing people, and owning the full AP function.
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience:
- Minimum 10 years accounts payable, with 2+ years AP management in a manufacturing/distribution setting
- Advanced Excel and ERP skills (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or comparable systems)
- Strong leadership, communication, and internal business partnership track record
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with major accounting systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred
- Experience with OCR tools and AP automation platforms
- Background in inventory‑heavy operations
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and communication abilities
- Excellent problem‑solving mindset
- High attention to detail
- Strong process‑improvement and control‑focused orientation
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage competing priorities
This position is ideal for an Accounts Payable Manager who enjoys structure, continuous improvement, and team development while maintaining a strong control environment.
Why Join?
- Leadership role with significant operational impact
- Opportunity to shape AP policies, systems, and workflows
- Collaborative environment working with multiple departments
- Stable organization with room for ongoing improvement and optimization
MaxSalary: USD120000
MinSalary: USD110000
About the Company
CFS
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.