Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Thornton, Colorado. This contract position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on managing vendor payments, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring smooth accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to accuracy in financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice matching, approval coordination, and payment processing.<br>• Reconcile invoices with purchase orders using an automated accounts payable workflow system.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies and inquiries promptly.<br>• Set up new vendors and maintain accurate vendor master records.<br>• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.<br>• Review and reconcile vendor statements, addressing and resolving any inconsistencies.<br>• Apply appropriate sales and use tax rates to invoices, as needed.<br>• Conduct research to address and resolve vendor disputes and operational inquiries.<br>• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.<br>• Maintain reliable attendance and complete additional tasks as assigned.
• Proven experience in full-cycle accounts payable processes, including invoice matching and payment reconciliation.<br>• Proficiency in accounting software systems and ERP platforms.<br>• Strong understanding of account coding and general accounting functions.<br>• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address vendor and operational discrepancies.<br>• Familiarity with applying sales and use tax rates to invoices.<br>• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.<br>• Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.<br>• Capacity to support audit processes by providing accurate and timely documentation.
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- Thornton, CO
- onsite
- Temporary
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25.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Thornton, Colorado. This contract position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on managing vendor payments, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring smooth accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to accuracy in financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice matching, approval coordination, and payment processing.<br>• Reconcile invoices with purchase orders using an automated accounts payable workflow system.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies and inquiries promptly.<br>• Set up new vendors and maintain accurate vendor master records.<br>• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.<br>• Review and reconcile vendor statements, addressing and resolving any inconsistencies.<br>• Apply appropriate sales and use tax rates to invoices, as needed.<br>• Conduct research to address and resolve vendor disputes and operational inquiries.<br>• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.<br>• Maintain reliable attendance and complete additional tasks as assigned.
- 2025-10-09T14:48:55Z