Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Madison, WI is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist for a year-round, full-time position with strong benefits and opportunities for advancement. The role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and ensuring accurate vendor records, with exposure to month-end close.

Candidates should have 2+ years of accounts payable experience and an associates degree preferred, contributing to a collaborative accounting team focused on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices, ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals, packing slips, and purchase orders are attached prior to payment.
• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms and available discount opportunities.
• Analyze invoices for sales and use tax compliance and code expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and process weekly payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with employee expense reports and month-end close activities.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, 1099 compliance, direct deposit forms, and related documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Education

Associates degree preferred

Job description

$52,000-$62,000 + Performance Bonus

• Join a well-established and growing organization with deep roots in agriculture and related industries, offering long-term career stability.
• Year-round, full-time position with strong benefits and advancement opportunities.
• Family-oriented culture where many employees build long-term careers following internships and entry-level opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to work directly with accounting leadership and gain exposure to month-end close and broader accounting functions.
• Collaborative environment that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

$52,000-$62,000 + Performance Bonus

Why should you be interested in this Accounts Payable Specialist role?

• Join a well-established and growing organization with deep roots in agriculture and related industries, offering long-term career stability.
• Year-round, full-time position with strong benefits and advancement opportunities.
• Family-oriented culture where many employees build long-term careers following internships and entry-level opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to work directly with accounting leadership and gain exposure to month-end close and broader accounting functions.
• Collaborative environment that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities Of The Accounts Payable Specialist

• Review and process invoices, ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals, packing slips, and purchase orders are attached prior to payment.
• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms and available discount opportunities.
• Analyze invoices for sales and use tax compliance and code expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and process weekly payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with employee expense reports and month-end close activities.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, 1099 compliance, direct deposit forms, and related documentation.

Qualifications Of The Accounts Payable Specialist

• Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience.