What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at CFS?
Accounting Specialist (AP-Focused)
Shelton, CT (Onsite)
Competitive Compensation Benefits
Why This Position?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Accounting Specialist to support high-volume Accounts Payable operations, while also assisting with Accounts Receivable and month-end activities. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely and compliant payment processing.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable:
Shelton, CT (Onsite)
Competitive Compensation Benefits
Why This Position?
- Join a well-established, family-owned organization with decades of success and a strong reputation in its industry
- Stable, growing company that plays a critical role in supporting large-scale operations across multiple locations
- High-volume, hands-on role with real ownership of the AP process
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong leadership
- Exposure to multi-entity operations and process-driven accounting
We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Accounting Specialist to support high-volume Accounts Payable operations, while also assisting with Accounts Receivable and month-end activities. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely and compliant payment processing.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable:
- Process high-volume invoices including coding, matching (POs, packing slips), and data entry
- Execute payments via ACH, check, and credit card in accordance with vendor terms
- Prepare and manage weekly check runs and ACH batches
- Maintain vendor records including onboarding, W-9s, and payment terms
- Manage Positive Pay processes and resolve banking exceptions
- Reconcile bank activity related to disbursements and confirm payment accuracy
- Prepare AP aging reports and assist with accruals and month-end close
- Support internal and external audits as needed
- Process daily cash receipts and prepare deposits
- Assist with AR reconciliations and account reviews
- Support credit card reconciliations and documentation
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4–5 years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience
- Experience with banking platforms and Positive Pay
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
- ERP experience
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000