Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CFS in Madison, WI, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume AP tasks in a stable, family-owned setting. You will process 100–200 invoices weekly, code accurately, and coordinate with vendors while using Great Plains and OnBase for documentation.

The role offers a 40-hour week with hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and a 2–4% performance-based bonus. This position emphasizes teamwork and long-term growth within the accounting team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Willing to take ownership and work collaboratively with the team

Responsibilities

• Process 100–200 invoices per week (PO and non-PO) with accurate coding.
• Manage full AP process: intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor communication.
• Review vendor statements monthly; resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain AP documentation using Great Plains and OnBase with proper approvals.
• Provide backup support for grower payments and simpler account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Great Plains

OnBase

Job description

Salary: $24–$28/hour + 2–4% performance-based bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a stable, family-owned organization with a strong, collaborative accounting team.
• Work alongside experienced accounting leadership and a team that values longevity, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
• Enjoy flexibility in your daily schedule, with hours available between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. (40 hour work week)
• Strong long-term opportunity with the ability to take on additional accounting responsibilities and grow beyond traditional AP.

Key Responsibilities - Accounts Payable Specialist

• Process approximately 100–200 invoices per week, including both PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring accurate entry and coding.
• Manage the full AP process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor communication.
• Review vendor statements monthly, identify discrepancies, and work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate AP documentation and approvals using Great Plains and OnBase.
• Provide backup support for additional accounting functions, including grower payments and less complex account reconciliations.

Qualifications - Accounts Payable Specialist

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience; experience processing a high volume of invoices is preferred.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities while working collaboratively with the team.