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AP/AR Specialist

CFS

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    This position will be responsible for processing invoices, maintaining accurate accounting records, supporting cash management activities, and serving as a primary point of contact for vendors. Prepare and coordinate recurring check runs, including posting transactions, printing checks, obtaining signatures, mailing payments, and maintaining payment records.
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, OH
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    Description

    Position Overview


    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support the accounting operations of a growing real estate development and investment organization. This position will be responsible for processing invoices, maintaining accurate accounting records, supporting cash management activities, and serving as a primary point of contact for vendors.


    The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. Experience within real estate, construction, property management, or job-cost accounting is a plus.


    Key Responsibilities


    Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing



    • Receive, review, code, and process vendor invoices through the company's electronic invoice approval system.

    • Enter approved invoices, payables, cash receipts, and related accounting activity into the accounting system.

    • Process third-party and joint venture payables accurately and according to established procedures.

    • Research invoice discrepancies and respond to questions from internal teams and vendors.

    • Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and ensure questions are addressed promptly and professionally.


    Payment Processing & Cash Management



    • Prepare and coordinate recurring check runs, including posting transactions, printing checks, obtaining signatures, mailing payments, and maintaining payment records.

    • Maintain schedules for debt and property-related obligations and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.

    • Reconcile Accounts Payable and Cash Management subsidiary accounts to the General Ledger on a monthly basis.

    • Assist with cash receipt and disbursement activity as needed.


    Accounting & Job Cost Support



    • Enter and maintain job-cost information and related project accounting details.

    • Prepare and post journal entries related to job costs, service charges, interest, and other accounting activity.

    • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies as they arise.

    • Assist with month-end close activities and other accounting functions as needed.

    • Prepare annual 1099 reporting and related documentation.


    Qualifications



    • High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

    • 2–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or a related office environment preferred.

    • Experience in real estate, construction, property management, or job-cost accounting is a plus.

    • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • Professional and responsive approach when working with vendors, coworkers, managers, and other stakeholders.

    • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

    • MRI, Yardi, AvidXchange, Nexus, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


    What Will Make You Successful



    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Excellent follow-through and time-management skills.

    • Ability to identify problems, research solutions, and take appropriate action.

    • Professional communication and customer service skills.

    • Ability to build positive working relationships and establish trust with individuals at all levels of an organization.

    • A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.


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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.

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