Highlights
Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP preferred, prior higher-education or nonprofit experience a plus. Our client is a respected institution in the higher education sector seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their collaborative accounting team.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $55,000–$65,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Our client is a respected institution in the higher education sector seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their collaborative accounting team. This full-time role is key to maintaining smooth day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely payments.
Highlights about this opportunity:
Working with a mission-driven organization
Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong institutional values
Work-life balance with hybrid work schedule
Exposure to process improvement and system optimization
Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist include but are not limited to:
Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and purchase order payments
Review, match, and code invoices accurately
Prepare weekly check and ACH payment runs
Resolve vendor or departmental discrepancies
Reconcile vendor statements and assist with month-end close
Support audit requests and help streamline AP processes
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
2+ years of AP or general accounting experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent communication and customer service orientation
Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems
- Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP preferred, prior higher-education or nonprofit experience a plus
Salary Range:
$55,000 - 65,000
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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.
