Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the corporate accounting team in Thornton, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of details, and helps keep vendor payments accurate and on schedule. The role requires strong judgment, follow-through, and a proactive approach to resolving invoice and payment issues while working closely with internal partners and external vendors.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee end-to-end invoice processing for a high volume of transactions, including matching supporting documentation and confirming required approvals are in place.

- Review and reconcile invoices against purchase orders within an automated accounts payable workflow to ensure accuracy and compliance.

- Prepare and issue vendor payments in a timely manner while coordinating with stakeholders to address payment exceptions or outstanding issues.

- Create and maintain vendor records, keeping master data accurate and up to date for ongoing transactions.

- Handle employee expense submissions by verifying documentation, coding expenses correctly, and processing reimbursements efficiently.

- Investigate vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and work through resolution to keep accounts current.

- Apply sales and use tax rules where needed and help ensure transactions are recorded appropriately.

- Respond to questions from vendors, operations teams, and internal departments with timely, accurate updates and solutions.

- Support audit activity by gathering documentation, explaining processes, and assisting with requests from internal and external auditors. Requirements - Experience performing full-cycle accounts payable work in a high-volume setting.

- Working knowledge of account coding, invoice reconciliation, and core accounting procedures.

- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP platforms used to manage payable workflows.

- Ability to process invoices, payments, and expense reports with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

- Familiarity with vendor maintenance, statement reconciliation, and issue resolution.

- Understanding of purchase order matching practices, including two-way and three-way matching.

- Knowledge of sales and use tax application in accounts payable transactions.

- Strong communication and problem-solving skills for working with both internal teams and external vendors.

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