Accounts Payable Lead — Own the AP Process & Impact

CFS; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking an AP Specialist to join our collaborative finance team. You will own the accounts payable process from invoice entry through payment, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

This hands-on role emphasizes vendor relations, cross-functional collaboration with project managers, and contributing to month-end close. Ideal candidates have AP experience in project-based environments and strong attention to detail,

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable or accounting experience; experience in construction, contracting, manufacturing, or another project-based industry is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice entry, coding, matching, approvals, and payment processing.
• Review invoices for accuracy and ensure expenses are properly coded to the appropriate accounts and projects.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers and internal departments to resolve invoice questions and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

CFS in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking an AP Specialist to join our collaborative finance team. You will own the accounts payable process from invoice entry through payment, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

This hands-on role emphasizes vendor relations, cross-functional collaboration with project managers, and contributing to month-end close. Ideal candidates have AP experience in project-based environments and strong attention to detail,