Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS

Akron, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,000–$55,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Billing, Bookkeeping, Cargo/Freight, Cash Flow, Continuous Improvement, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Operations, Identify Issues, Inventory Transactions, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Operational Support, Oracle, Pricing, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, SAP, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing
LOCATION
Akron, OH
POSTED
3 days ago

Accounts Payable Specialist


Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the financial operations of a fast‑paced manufacturing environment by managing the full cycle of accounts payable with accuracy and efficiency. This role ensures that vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents are properly matched and processed, supporting smooth production flow and strong supplier relationships.


The ideal candidate is detail‑driven, comfortable working with high invoice volumes, and able to collaborate closely with purchasing, receiving, and production teams.


Salary: $52,000 - $55,000


Key Responsibilities



  • Process high‑volume vendor invoices, ensuring accurate 3‑way matching (PO, packing slip, invoice)

  • Verify pricing, quantities, and terms for raw materials, components, and contracted services

  • Resolve discrepancies by coordinating with purchasing, receiving, and warehouse teams

  • Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers

  • Maintain vendor accounts, W‑9s, and payment histories

  • Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on credits, missing invoices, or duplicate charges

  • Monitor early‑pay discounts and payment terms to optimize cash flow


Qualifications



  • Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting required

  • Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial environments strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with 3‑way matching and inventory‑related transactions

  • Proficiency with ERP systems commonly used in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Oracle, Infor, NetSuite)

  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


Preferred Traits



  • Understanding of supply chain workflows and vendor lead times

  • Ability to troubleshoot invoice issues related to freight, materials, and receiving variances

  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency

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/