Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a service-focused organization in Thornton, Colorado on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports day-to-day payables operations in a fast-paced environment and plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and timely vendor payments. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in invoice review, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processing for a high volume of invoices, including matching documentation and confirming appropriate approvals before payment.
• Review and reconcile invoice details against purchase orders within an automated workflow environment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and process vendor disbursements, including electronic payments and check runs, while addressing payment-related questions or issues.
• Create and maintain vendor records, ensuring supplier information remains current, complete, and properly documented.
• Audit and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company policy and supporting documentation requirements.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Determine and apply applicable sales and use tax treatment when reviewing invoices and payment records.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal operations teams by researching account activity and resolving disputes professionally.
• Support internal and external audit activities by gathering records, explaining processes, and assisting with documentation requests.• Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable in a high-volume setting.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and document matching procedures.
• Hands-on experience with ACH payments, check runs, and other vendor payment methods.
• Ability to work within automated accounts payable or invoice workflow systems.
• Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Familiarity with vendor setup, vendor master data maintenance, and expense report processing.
• Understanding of sales and use tax application related to accounts payable transactions.