Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS

Byron Center, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$60,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Billing, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), File Maintenance, Financial Reporting, Intuit Quickbooks, Knowledge Base, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, SAP, Sales Tax, Shipping/Receiving, Time Management, Use Tax
LOCATION
Byron Center, MI
POSTED
10 days ago

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

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/