Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Colorado in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting responsibilities with administrative support while keeping financial operations accurate and well organized. The role will focus on day-to-day payables and receivables activity, documentation control, reporting, and audit support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of payable transactions and ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and submitted accurately and on time.

- Handle outgoing payments for vendor invoices, company credit card activity, fuel expenses, utility services, and other operating costs.

- Manage accounts receivable tasks, billing activity, and account reconciliations to support accurate month-to-month financial records.

- Maintain orderly financial files and supporting documentation so records remain complete, current, and easy to retrieve.

- Prepare schedules, reports, and backup materials for external parties and respond to information requests during annual audit activities.

- Track grant-related spending and preserve detailed expenditure records to support funding accountability.

- Monitor inventory records and maintain compliance documentation required for operational and financial reporting.

- Assist with purchasing coordination, office supply ordering, and general office administration as needed. Requirements - Experience supporting accounting operations with a strong emphasis on accounts payable processing.

- Working knowledge of accounts receivable, billing procedures, and account reconciliation practices.

- Ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage documentation with close attention to detail.

- Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a deadline-driven office environment.

- Proficiency with general accounting functions and standard business software applications.

- Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with vendors, auditors, and internal team members.

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