Accounts Payable Specialist
CFS
Schaumburg, IL
Accounts Payable Specialist
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a stable, employee‑owned organization known for its collaborative culture and strong team values. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is tech‑savvy, efficient, and eager to contribute to a fast‑moving accounting department.
You will play a key role in supporting AP operations during a period of internal departmental transitions, working closely with the Controller and AP team.
Key Responsibilities
- The Accounts Payable Specialist will process and validate 30–40 invoices per day, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the ERP.
- Review invoices in the automated posting proposal queue, resolving discrepancies that prevent invoices from clearing.
- Add freight charges or other necessary information to complete invoice processing.
- Perform high‑volume data entry with strong attention to detail.
- Collaborate with internal AP team members to maintain workflow continuity.
- Support the Controller and AP Supervisor with ongoing AP operations as needed.
Required Qualifications
- The Accounts Payable Specialist is a Tech‑savvy candidate comfortable learning new systems.
- Strong data entry skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a structured accounting environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior accounts payable experience.
- Experience with automated invoice workflows.
- ERP experience (IFS preferred but not required).
Work Environment & Culture
- Supportive and collaborative accounting team.
- Business casual dress code
- Team values steady workers who communicate clearly and stay organized.
Accounts Payable Specialist
MaxSalary: USD60000
MinSalary: USD55000
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.