Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing team in Fort Collins, Colorado on a Contract basis. This position focuses on supporting daily payment operations, reviewing employee expenses in Concur Travel & Expense, and keeping financial records accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring entries are completed accurately and within established timelines.

- Examine and process employee travel and expense submissions in Concur Travel & Expense, confirming compliance with company guidelines and approval requirements.

- Verify invoice details by cross-checking purchase orders, receipts, account coding, and supporting documentation before payment.

- Investigate payment variances, vendor statement differences, and outstanding items, then work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues promptly.

- Coordinate weekly disbursement activities, including check payments, ACH transactions, and wire transfers, while maintaining proper documentation.

- Reconcile vendor accounts and monitor open balances to help ensure obligations are settled correctly and on time.

- Maintain organized accounts payable files and records to support reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and policy compliance.

- Contribute to month-end activities by assisting with accruals, account reconciliations, and accounts payable reporting.

- Partner with employees, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to address expense and payment questions and improve workflow efficiency. Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, account coding, and payment support.

- Proficiency with Concur Expense or Concur Travel & Expense for reviewing and administering employee expense reports.

- Working knowledge of payment methods such as ACH, check runs, and wire transfers.

- Ability to reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve issues with accuracy and professionalism.

- Familiarity with matching invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and approvals in a controlled financial environment.

- Understanding of core AP concepts within manufacturing or similarly fast-paced operational settings.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines with minimal supervision.

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