Accounts Payable Specialist - Hybrid

CFS; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a hybrid work environment. The role involves managing the full AP cycle, processing invoices, and coordinating payments with vendors, including international accounts.

You will work closely with accounting leadership on process improvements and assist with month-end close activities, with exposure to foreign exchange and audit support. A strong foundation in AP and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts payable functions.
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliations and month-end support activities.
• International vendor and global accounts payable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment execution.
• Prepare wire transactions, payment schedules, and maintain vendor banking information and records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, purchase order, and vendor discrepancies while supporting internal and external inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, freight audits, foreign exchange calculations, and partner invoicing.
• Support audit requests, 1099 preparation, vendor setup, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Vendor management

Foreign exchange

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Analytics/Mathematics/Accounting

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist - Hybrid

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: $55,000 – $60,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Accounts Payable Specialist)

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Gain exposure to both domestic and international accounts payable operations
• Work closely with accounting leadership on process improvement initiatives
• Play a key role in month-end reporting, vendor management, and foreign exchange activities
• Opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic and fast-paced finance team

Key Responsibilities (Accounts Payable Specialist)

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment execution
• Prepare wire transactions, payment schedules, and maintain vendor banking information and records
• Investigate and resolve invoice, purchase order, and vendor discrepancies while supporting internal and external inquiries
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, freight audits, foreign exchange calculations, and partner invoicing
• Support audit requests, 1099 preparation, vendor setup, and continuous process improvement initiatives

Qualifications (Accounts Payable Specialist)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-7 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on accounts payable functions
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliations and month-end support activities
• International vendor and global accounts payable experience preferred