Accounts Payable Specialist

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

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a respected, well established organization with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions to customers across the country. This

• Join a stable, established organization with a strong reputation and a long history of success.
• Take ownership of the accounts payable process and play a key role in keeping the accounting function running smoothly.
• Work closely with vendors, project managers, and internal teams in a role that offers variety and visibility throughout the organization.
• Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth culture that values its employees, teamwork, quality, and long-term relationships.
• Enjoy an opportunity for long-term career growth while expanding your accounting and project-based industry experience.

AP Specialist

Salary: $55,000-$58,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a respected, well established organization with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions to customers across the country. This AP Specialist opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on accounting role and wants to be an important part of a collaborative finance team.

• Join a stable, established organization with a strong reputation and a long history of success.
• Take ownership of the accounts payable process and play a key role in keeping the accounting function running smoothly.
• Work closely with vendors, project managers, and internal teams in a role that offers variety and visibility throughout the organization.
• Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth culture that values its employees, teamwork, quality, and long-term relationships.
• Enjoy an opportunity for long-term career growth while expanding your accounting and project-based industry experience.

Key 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.

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.