Accounts Payable Specialist Fort Collins, CO | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support essential payment operations for a manufacturing organization in Northern, Colorado. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone in finance with strong experience in invoice processing and travel and expense in a fast-moving environment. The role will focus on maintaining accurate payables records, reviewing employee expenses, and helping ensure payments are completed on time and in line with company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high volume of supplier invoices while verifying accuracy, coding, and proper documentation before entry and payment.

• Examine employee travel and expense submissions in Concur Travel & Expense, confirming each item meets company guidelines and approval requirements.

• Compare invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and receiving records to support accurate three-way matching and payment authorization.

• Investigate billing discrepancies, respond to vendor questions, and work with internal teams to resolve payment-related issues promptly.

• Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check processing, ACH transactions, and wire transfers, with close attention to deadlines.

• Reconcile vendor statements and research open balances to identify and clear outstanding items.

• Maintain organized accounts payable files and supporting records to strengthen reporting accuracy and audit readiness.

• Contribute to month-end tasks by assisting with accruals, payable reconciliations, and reporting needs.

• Partner with employees, managers, and cross-functional departments to address expense and invoice concerns and improve workflow efficiency.