Accounts Payable Specialist
CFS
Byron Center, MI
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Grand Rapids
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Compensation: 55,000- 65,000
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that vendors are paid accurately and on time while maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities:
Process high-volume vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner
Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents
Verify approvals and ensure proper GL coding of invoices
Enter invoices into ERP/accounting system
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies
Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding issues
Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
Maintain vendor files and ensure W-9s are on file
Assist in month-end closing by providing AP reports and accruals
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume environment
- Familiarity with 1099 processing and year-end reporting
- Knowledge of sales/use tax and freight charges as they relate to Accounting
- Would love a background in Freight Shipping related to Vendor Payments
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MaxSalary: USD60000
MinSalary: USD45000
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.