Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Cleveland, OH to manage the full AP cycle, including invoicing, coding, approvals, and payments. You will prepare wire transfers, maintain vendor banking details, and resolve discrepancies across domestic and international accounts.

The role supports month-end close, reporting, audits, and process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing finance team. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 3-7 years in AP and GL reconciliation experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on accounts payable functions.
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliations and month-end support activities.
• International vendor and global accounts payable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment execution.
• Prepare wire transactions, payment schedules, and maintain vendor banking information and records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, purchase order, and vendor discrepancies while supporting internal and external inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, freight audits, foreign exchange calculations, and partner invoicing.
• Support audit requests, 1099 preparation, vendor setup, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounting experience

GL reconciliations

Month-end support

International AP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Analytics Accounting

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Accounts Payable Specialist)

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Gain exposure to both domestic and international accounts payable operations
• Work closely with accounting leadership on process improvement initiatives
• Play a key role in month-end reporting, vendor management, and foreign exchange activities
• Opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic and fast-paced finance team

Key Responsibilities (Accounts Payable Specialist)

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment execution
• Prepare wire transactions, payment schedules, and maintain vendor banking information and records
• Investigate and resolve invoice, purchase order, and vendor discrepancies while supporting internal and external inquiries
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, freight audits, foreign exchange calculations, and partner invoicing
• Support audit requests, 1099 preparation, vendor setup, and continuous process improvement initiatives

Qualifications (Accounts Payable Specialist)

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-7 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on accounts payable functions
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliations and month-end support activities
• International vendor and global accounts payable experience preferred

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