Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Muskegon, MI to join a well-established organization serving a diverse community. You will review, process, and reconcile invoices, maintain accurate records, and support month-end activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or related experience, 1+ year in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel; government or nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 1+ year of accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage repetitive, process-oriented tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve accounts payable invoices submitted by internal departments
• Process a high volume of weekly invoices while ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and distribute vendor payments
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation
• Assist with account reconciliations
• Review and post journal entries as needed
• Support month-end and departmental accounting activities
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls
• Collaborate with accounting team members to ensure timely and accurate financial processing

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Location: Muskegon, MI

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full Time

Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Our client is a well-established organization serving a large and diverse community through numerous departments and programs. They offer a collaborative work environment that values flexibility, teamwork, and employee support. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization while gaining exposure to a variety of accounting functions. The Accounts Payable Specialist will support the accounting team by reviewing and processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with various accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed, process-driven work and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve accounts payable invoices submitted by internal departments
• Process a high volume of weekly invoices while ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and distribute vendor payments
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation
• Assist with account reconciliations
• Review and post journal entries as needed
• Support month-end and departmental accounting activities
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls
• Collaborate with accounting team members to ensure timely and accurate financial processing

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of accounting or accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage repetitive, process-oriented tasks effectively
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

Preferred

• Government, municipal, nonprofit, or public-sector accounting experience
• Experience with accounting or ERP software systems
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience with journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

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