Staff Accountant - Payables focused

CFS

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$90,000
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
10 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE

This opportunity is with a fast-growing, operations-driven organization experiencing ongoing growth and change. The team is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day AP operations while supporting cash reconciliations and limited accounts receivable activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building strong vendor relationships, and can quickly adapt to ERP-driven processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own the full-cycle accounts payable function, including high-volume invoice processing and payment scheduling
  • Manage complex AP workflows involving down payments, work-in-process (WIP) payments, and multi-stage payment mapping
  • Maintain and strengthen vendor relationships, including ACH setup, payment inquiries, and issue resolution
  • Perform cash reconciliations within an ERP system
  • Support low-volume accounts receivable, including invoice generation, cash application, and basic collections follow-up
  • Ensure accuracy in coding, debits/credits, and documentation while meeting internal deadlines
  • Collaborate closely with the Controller to keep AP operations running smoothly and efficiently

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience in accounts payable accounting
  • Strong understanding of debits and credits
  • Experience working within an ERP system (manufacturing or costing exposure is a plus)
  • Comfortable working fully on-site
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Experience in a manufacturing or cost-based environment
  • Familiarity with SAP Business One or similar ERP platforms
  • Intermediate Excel skills (filters; pivot tables a plus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE

  • Fast-paced, high-growth environment with frequent change
  • Collaborative, adaptable team with an emphasis on trust and ownership
  • Business casual dress code

$80,000 - $90,000

Please email your resume for immediate consideration.

Tia McKeen, Senior Managing Director - Staffing

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.


MaxSalary: USD90000
MinSalary: USD80000

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/