Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,000–$62,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Billing, Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Finance, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Service Delivery, Team Player, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
5 days ago

Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Kent / Hybrid
Salary Range: $52,000 – $62,400 DOE


Join a company that takes pride in delivering exceptional service, building strong relationships, and maintaining a people-first culture. Our client is a growing, award-recognized organization in its industry, known for operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to quality. With multiple recognitions for service excellence and workplace culture, this is an environment where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. If you’re looking for stability, growth, and a collaborative team, this Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity is a great fit.


About the Role


As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll play a key role in a high-volume, fast-paced environment supporting multiple locations. This Accounts Payable Specialist position is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, and communication, while managing the full AP cycle.


Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Specialist



  • Manage the full AP cycle as an Accounts Payable Specialist, including invoice processing, coding, and payment verification

  • Perform high-volume statement reconciliations across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies

  • Process and verify AP payments, maintaining strong attention to detail and internal controls

  • Partner with internal teams and communicate with vendors to resolve issues, answer questions, and maintain positive relationships

  • Support shared services functions by collaborating across departments and contributing to a smooth, efficient AP process


Preferred Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist



  • Preferred degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered

  • 2+ years of accounts payable experience with strong understanding of the full AP cycle

  • Experience working in high-volume environments with heavy reconciliation responsibilities

  • Proficiency in Excel (sorting, filtering, and intermediate formulas)

  • Strong communication skills and a customer service–oriented mindset

  • Ability to work independently while also contributing as a team player


What Makes This Accounts Payable Specialist Role Stand Out



  • Opportunity to join an award-recognized organization with a strong reputation in its field

  • Hybrid flexibility with a supportive and collaborative team

  • Exposure to high-volume AP operations that will strengthen your skill set

  • A culture that values communication, teamwork, and professional growth

  • A stable, growing environment where a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist can make an immediate impact


If you are a detail-oriented, approachable professional looking to grow your career, this Accounts Payable Specialist role offers the right combination of challenge and opportunity.


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.


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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/