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AP Specialist

CFS
  • Chicago, IL
    1 day ago
    CFS

    Job Description



    Accounts Payable Specialist


    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume invoice processing, and partnering with vendors and internal departments to ensure accurate and timely payments.


    Key Responsibilities



    • Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner

    • Perform 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents

    • Review invoice details and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams

    • Prepare and process weekly check runs and electronic payments

    • Maintain accurate vendor records and update account information as needed

    • Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items

    • Respond professionally to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and account activity


    Qualifications


    Required:



    • Previous Accounts Payable or general accounting experience

    • Experience with invoice processing and vendor management

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    • Strong communication and customer service skills

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information


    Preferred:



    • Experience with ERP or accounting systems

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

    • Experience with 3-way matching and payment processing

    • Experience supporting month-end close activities


    Why This Role?



    • Opportunity to join a collaborative accounting team

    • Exposure to the full accounts payable cycle

    • Mix of invoice processing, reconciliations, vendor relations, and month-end support

    • Stable environment with opportunities to expand accounting knowledge

    • Great fit for an AP professional looking to grow within accounting and finance


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://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.

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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Payment Processingunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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