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Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS

Grand Rapids, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$65,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Billing, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Credit Cards, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, High School Diploma, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Physical Inventory, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Reporting Skills, Shipping/Receiving, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
5 days ago
CFS has partnered with a growing company that's looking to hire an AP Specialist. Our client is seeking a meticulous and proactive individual to join our accounting team. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable Coordinator with the processing of financial transactions related to accounts payable. This role requires an elevated level of accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Performing a three-way match of vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents within the ERP/accounting system.
  • Ensuring purchase requisitions and invoices are properly coded.
  • Coordinating and validating appropriate approval for invoice payments.
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
  • Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
  • Provide backup support to Accounts Payable coordinator for preparation and processing of weekly ACH, wire, credit card and check payments.
  • Monitoring the shared AP mailbox and saving/indexing AP documents into electronic repository.
  • Assist in month-end closing by providing AP reports and accruals.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
  • Support with year-end physical inventory.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with emphasis on accounting, business or finance
  • Associate’s degree preferred but not required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, strong emphasis on Excel.
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

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MaxSalary: USD65000
MinSalary: USD50000

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/