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Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS
  • Norton Shores, MI
    5 days ago
    CFS

    Job Description

    Step into a role where your work truly matters. As the Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll be part of a team gearing up for meaningful growth, contributing to both day‑to‑day financial operations and long‑term process improvements. If you enjoy blending payroll accuracy with hands‑on accounting responsibilities and want a position where your impact is felt, you’ll find this role both rewarding and dynamic.


    As the Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist you'll manage payroll processing, support accounts payable, and collaborate closely with leadership to keep financial records accurate and timely. It’s an ideal fit for someone who values precision, enjoys variety, and thrives in a growing, fast‑moving environment.

    Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:


    • Partner with managers across the organization to ensure all clock hours and approvals are complete and accurate.

    • Process biweekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now, verifying hours worked, pay details, and ensuring a seamless employee experience.

    • Audit and reconcile payroll, maintain related records, prepare accounting entries, update procedures, and generate special reports for leadership.

    • Provide timely, helpful responses to inquiries from employees, management, and external partners.

    • Process accounts payable transactions, verify vendor invoices, and maintain accurate AP records.

    • Ensure financial documents meet standards for payment, auditing, and tax compliance.

    • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes as the organization continues to grow.

    • Maintain compliance with regulations under the guidance of leadership.



    Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist Education and Desired Skills:


    • 3+ years of payroll, accounts payable, or general accounting experience.

    • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is preferred

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

    • Strong skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

    • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems is a plus.

    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorton Shores, MI
    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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