AP/AR

Northbrook, IL

$70,000–$87,000 Per Year

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Job Description

AP/AR Specialist | Northbrook
Our client, a rapidly growing leader in the filtration industry, is seeking an AP/AR Specialist to join the accounting team! This role offers ownership of both accounts payable and receivable, with long-term growth potential in corporate accounting.
Salary: $70K – $87K

Why Apply?

Opportunity to take ownership of the full AP/AR cycle in a growing company
High-visibility role working directly with leadership across the organization
Stable, expanding company with a family-oriented culture and excellent work-life balance
Exposure to both operational accounting and corporate processes
Collaborative, supportive team environment with strong recognition for good work

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

401(k) safe harbor plan with company contribution
Health, dental, disability, and life insurance
PTO and paid holidays
Cell phone expense reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities in multiple directions

Responsibilities: AP/AR Specialist

Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable: invoicing, cash applications, payment processing, and collections.
Oversee Accounts Payable: invoice entry, PO matching, variance resolution, and vendor payments.
Support general ledger activities including reconciliations and journal entries.
Communicate with customers and vendors to resolve inquiries and discrepancies.
Assist with month-end processes, including credit card journal entries and reporting.
Maintain and update third-party billing portals.

Qualifications: AP/AR Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or 3+ years of AP/AR experience.
Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (NetSuite or similar preferred).
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Northbrook, IL
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$70,000–$87,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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.