Job Title:
Accounts Payable Specialist
Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Created: 2026-04-02
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
CFS has partnered with a growing company that's looking to hire an AP Specialist. Our client is seeking a meticulous and proactive individual to join our accounting team. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable Coordinator with the processing of financial transactions related to accounts payable. This role requires an elevated level of accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting. Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities: Performing a three-way match of vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents within the ERP/accounting system. Ensuring purchase requisitions and invoices are properly coded. Coordinating and validating appropriate approval for invoice payments. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues. Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries. Provide backup support to Accounts Payable coordinator for preparation and processing of weekly ACH, wire, credit card and check payments. Monitoring the shared AP mailbox and saving/indexing AP documents into electronic repository. Assist in month-end closing by providing AP reports and accruals. Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies. Support with year-end physical inventory. Other duties as assigned. Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with emphasis on accounting, business or finance Associate's degree preferred but not required Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, strong emphasis on Excel. Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. #INMAR2026 #LI-MY1 EB-6280503471