Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

CFS has partnered with a fast growing client in West Michigan that's looking to add an Accounts Payable Specialist to their team. Our client is one of the largest, family-owned and operated, co-manufacturing food companies in the nation. They make food products for retail, club store, and foodservice customers under their national brands and private labels. The role will primarily support Accounts Payable as well as perform certain accounting functions including serving as a back-up for Accounts Receivable.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:

Supports accounts payable:

Codes invoices and check requests correctly to ensure proper entry in financial records

Matches corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation

Prepares, reviews and submits payment files (ACH and checks)

Obtains appropriate approvals for payments

Vendor correspondence via phone and email

Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing invoices

Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate people

Serves as backup for Accounts Receivable Specialist as needed

Assists with monthly reporting, analysis and reconciliation of select account activity

Performs other duties to support Finance department including special projects, audit support, and reception desk coverage

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications/Skills:

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an Accounting major preferred

Relevant experience; minimum two years preferred

Good written and verbal communication skills

Works well in a team environment

Strong organization, analytical and problem solving skills

Excel proficiencyCompany Description

CFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management.

CFS was named to Forbes’ list of “Best Professional Recruiting Firms” three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the “Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies” two years in a row!