Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives in a hands-on role with ownership over the full AP cycle. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV and capable of managing high-volume vendor invoicing with accuracy.

This onsite role in Niles, MI requires strong Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail, with responsibilities spanning payment processing, tax filings, and reporting to support the finance team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV.
• Strong understanding of the full AP cycle including PO and non-PO invoice processing.
• Experience preparing ACH and check payment batches.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process about 100 vendor invoices weekly, match to sales orders, allocate costs, route non-PO invoices for approval, and maintain vendor records in Business Central.
• Prepare ACH and check payment batches, process corporate credit card statements, research discrepancies, and ensure timely payments.
• Complete monthly sales and use tax filings for multiple states using Vertex, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Generate monthly reports from Business Central via Excel exports and filters.
• Track wire payments for imported inventory and provide additional reporting support to the finance team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Location: Niles, MI (Onsite)
Join a Growing Accounting Team!
We're seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist who enjoys a role with variety and ownership. This position is ideal for someone who understands the full accounts payable process and is comfortable working in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Experience with Business Central or Dynamics NAV is required.

What You'll Do

• Process approximately 100 vendor invoices each week by matching invoices to sales orders, allocating landed costs, routing non-PO invoices for approval, scanning documentation, and maintaining accurate vendor records in Business Central.
• Prepare ACH and check payment batches, process corporate credit card statements, research invoice discrepancies, and ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Complete monthly sales and use tax filings for approximately 32 states using Vertex, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state-specific filing requirements and deadlines.
• Generate monthly freight, product costing, and other accounting reports by exporting, filtering, and distributing data from Business Central using Excel. Cost accounting experience is not required—training will be provided.
• Track wire payments for imported inventory and provide additional reporting and accounting support to the finance team as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Required: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV.
• Strong understanding of the full AP cycle, including PO and non-PO invoice processing.
• Experience preparing ACH and check payment batches.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.