AP Specialist
CFS
Wood Dale, IL
AP Associate
Salary: $50,000 – $60,000
Why This AP Associate Opportunity Stands Out:
• The AP Associate will join a stable, growing organization with strong leadership and long-term career potential
• Fully onsite role in a supportive environment with opportunities for expanded accounting responsibilities over time
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HRA/HSA options, 401(k) match, PTO, and more
• Business-casual culture with a positive, team-oriented atmosphere
Key Responsibilities for the AP Associate:
• Enter, sort, code, and match invoices across multiple entities and locations
• As an AP Associate, you will set invoices up for payment and ensure accurate GL coding
• Process electronic payments including ACH, EFT, and scheduled check runs
• Maintain accounts payable files, documentation, and supporting records
• The AP Associate will reconcile AP transactions and research discrepancies
• Assist with internal audit requests and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Process invoices using multiple software systems while maintaining strong accuracy
• The AP Associate will also support additional accounting functions as training progresses
Qualifications for the AP Associate:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience required
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and excellent time management
• The ideal AP Associate will be organized, adaptable, and able to switch between tasks efficiently
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts and GL coding
• Professional, reliable, and personable communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
$50,000 – $60,000
MaxSalary: USD60000
MinSalary: USD50000
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.