Accounting Assistant; AP​/AR

$25 - $30 per hour | Denver, CO | On-site | Consulting

Our client was founded more than a decade ago and based in Denver, a PE-backed, tech-enabled logistics platform that helps multi-location businesses manage their distributed storage and inventory needs nationwide through one centralized solution.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Competitive hourly rate (DOE) with overtime eligibility
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Company-subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision; employer HSA contribution; company-paid Life and Disability Insurance; additional voluntary benefits
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Clear Career Path:
  Defined progression into a Staff Accountant role and on to senior accounting positions as the department grows
• Collaborative Work Environment:
  Join a growing accounting team with direct reporting to the Accounting Manager and real exposure to how the function runs
• Growth Backing:
  Private equity support fueling continued investment in our people and platform

• Receive, verify, and enter invoices; match invoices to purchase orders and receipts in Quick Books Online
• Assist with scheduling and executing payments via check, ACH, wire, and virtual card
• Request, collect, and track vendor W-9s, including the annual refresh for expiring or changed vendors
• Securely collect and verify vendor banking details under established controls
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and handle vendor inquiries
• Support annual 1099 preparation by validating vendor records and tax n

• Create and send accurate invoices based on contract terms
• Record incoming payments, apply them to the correct accounts, and upload bank files
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue invoices, and elevate late payments
• Resolve billing discrepancies and reconcile customer accounts
• Prepare AR metrics including aging reports and DSO

• Support cost allocations across entities
• Create and post intercompany invoices, ensuring both sending and receiving sides are recorded
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of intercompany AP/AR accounts
• Monitor and clear imbalances so differences are resolved by set deadlines

• Maintain the accounting documentation repository so invoices, receipts, statements, and schedules are filed and retrievable
• Build and maintain the monthly close folder structure, indexing support to the correct period
• Keep records audit-ready so documentation requests are fulfilled without reconstruction
• Complete assigned pre-close checklist items and report status to the Accounting Manager
• Gather documentation for external audit, tax filings, and compliance requests
• Maintain vendor and customer contact records in the accounting system
• Process incoming accounting mail and route correspondence; support ad-hoc team projects

Needed:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or a degree in accounting, finance, or business is a plus
• Prior experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or accounting administrative support strongly preferred
• Experience or strong background in invoice entry, PO and receipt matching, payment application, and vendor record maintenance
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
• Exposure to Quick Books Online or another ERP accounting system preferred
• Proven ability to manage recurring deadlines and keep records organized to an audit-ready standard
• Ability to handle…