Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a growing organization in Centennial, Colorado. This position plays an important role in keeping vendor payments, expense processing, and account records accurate, organized, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review, classify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system with a high level of accuracy and within established timelines.

- Route invoices to the appropriate approvers, follow up on outstanding authorizations, and release approved items for payment processing.

- Prepare payment batches that may include checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments, while securing required approvals before disbursement.

- Set up new supplier records, update existing vendor information, and maintain organized documentation to support accurate master data.

- Track vendor statements and aging items, investigate overdue balances, and help ensure obligations are paid promptly.

- Process employee expense submissions, verify compliance with company guidelines, and resolve discrepancies when needed.

- Support management with invoice research, respond to documentation requests, and assist auditors during year-end reviews and tax-related reporting.

- Reconcile accounts payable general ledger balances, manage petty cash activity and miscellaneous deposits, and help prepare annual 1099 and 1096 filings.

- Monitor and coordinate timely payment of licenses, real estate taxes, and personal property tax obligations while maintaining complete accounting files and reporting as request

Requirements - Experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor account maintenance.

- Ability to handle check runs, wire payments, and other disbursement activities with accuracy and confidentiality.

- Familiarity with reviewing expense reports and reconciling accounts payable-related general ledger accounts.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize records and maintain accurate financial documentation.

- Proficiency with accounting software and standard office applications, including spreadsheet tools.

- Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors, internal approvers, management, and auditors.

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