Accounts Payable Specialist

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

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Madison, WI. You will process 100–200 invoices weekly (PO and non-PO) and manage the full AP cycle, including approvals, payments, and vendor communications.

You'll review statements monthly, resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams, and maintain documentation in Great Plains and OnBase. The role supports growth into broader accounting tasks with a stable, family-owned workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

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.

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