AP Specialist

CFS

Queens, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60,000–$65,000 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable Software, Billing, Check Processing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Control, Financial Transactions, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Messaging Middleware, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Payment Processing, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management

LOCATION

Queens, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

Ready to take ownership of a high-visibility Accounts Payable function and help drive process improvements across a growing organization? This is an opportunity to work closely with leadership, gain exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects, and make a measurable impact from day one.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 base salary OR $54–$58/hour temp-to-hire

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Play a key role in modernizing and improving AP processes across a growing organization
• Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and partner closely with the Controller
• Support high-profile Energy and Infrastructure projects with meaningful business impact
• Enjoy extensive onboarding, training, and hands-on support to set you up for success
• Work in a visible role where your contributions directly influence operational efficiency
• Benefit from a streamlined reporting structure with autonomy and accountability
• Join a company experiencing growth across multiple divisions, creating long-term career opportunities
• Convenient on-site location in South Plainfield with accessible parking
• Develop specialized expertise in project-based accounting and accounts payable operations
• Opportunity to expand your responsibilities as the AP function continues to evolve

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Process invoices, payments, and check runs while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Manage AP activities for Energy and Roadway divisions, including invoice entry and reconciliation
• Perform monthly AP close activities, including PO matching and verification
• Support company-wide check processing and statement reviews as a backup resource
• Monitor invoice workflows and ensure timely payment processing

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• 3–5+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a corporate or project-driven environment
• Experience with AP software systems (MQ or similar ERP/AP platforms)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables
• Experience reconciling invoices, purchase orders, and vendor accounts
• Proven accuracy in processing financial transactions and maintaining records
• Ability to work on-site in South Plainfield, NJ and commute to Long Island City, NY during training

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About the Company

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/

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