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AP Specialist

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  • Chicago, IL
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    Highlights

    We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team supporting multiple entities. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to multi-entity accounting while working alongside an experienced accounting team.
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    Numbers & Facts

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

    Description



    Accounts Payable Specialist




    About the Opportunity


    We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team supporting multiple entities. This role is ideal for someone with a solid AP foundation who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume invoice processing, and ensuring payments are completed accurately and on time.


    This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to multi-entity accounting while working alongside an experienced accounting team.




    Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Specialist



    • Process vendor invoices and ensure timely, accurate payment processing

    • Review and audit invoice batches for accuracy and completeness

    • Run and monitor AP aging reports

    • Assist with check runs and payment processing activities

    • Support 1099 preparation and reporting as needed

    • Navigate multiple company databases and entity structures

    • Partner with the AP Supervisor and accounting team to resolve discrepancies and support daily operations




    Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist


    Required:



    • Accounts Payable experience in a professional accounting environment

    • Comfortable working within ERP systems and learning new software quickly

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

    • Basic Excel proficiency


    Preferred:



    • Experience working in a multi-entity environment

    • Exposure to AP aging reports, check runs, and 1099 processing

    • Experience auditing invoice batches and payment activity

    • Prior ERP system experience




    What We're Looking For



    • Detail-oriented professional who takes pride in accurate work

    • Adaptable team player comfortable working across multiple entities

    • Strong organizational and time-management skills

    • Self-motivated individual who can work independently when needed

    • Professional communicator who collaborates well with vendors and internal teams




    Why This Role?



    • Opportunity to expand your experience in a multi-entity accounting environment

    • Collaborative and supportive accounting team

    • Stable 40-hour work week with no expected overtime

    • Exposure to ERP systems and broader accounting processes

    • Flexible business hours and a team-focused culture

    • Great opportunity to strengthen your AP skills and grow professionally


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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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