Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk Love solving problems, staying organized, and making an impact behind the scenes? Join a company where your work keeps the business moving and your career can grow. We're seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our collaborative accounting team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy juggling multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering accurate work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This is more than a traditional AP role. You'll work closely with vendors, field locations, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payments, resolve issues, and support the financial health of a growing organization. You'll also have the opportunity to build your accounting knowledge and explore future career paths within a supportive finance department. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Join a close-knit, team-oriented accounting department Work for an organization that promotes from within Gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance Be part of a culture that values recognition, appreciation, and teamwork Make a direct impact in a high-visibility, high-volume environment What You'll Do Review invoices for proper documentation and approvals before payment processing. Process a high volume of invoices daily, including manual coding and validation. Manage a priority payment inbox and respond to urgent requests promptly. Partner with field locations and corporate teams to research and resolve payment issues. Serve as a point of contact for vendors regarding payment status and account inquiries. Maintain AP records, reports, and spreadsheets to ensure accurate financial tracking. Prepare and distribute checks and assist with overnight shipments when needed. Create and upload daily ACH payment files. Investigate payment issues and proactively remove bottlenecks from the payment process. Support month-end close activities by ensuring invoices are posted accurately and on time. Assist vendors with account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution. Identify opportunities to reduce costs through careful invoice review. Track and follow up on security deposits and related documentation. Collaborate with teammates to improve processes and increase efficiency. Take ownership of challenges and proactively solve problems before escalating. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred, OR an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Understanding of AP processes, invoice coding, and payment workflows. Ability to process 75-100 invoices daily after training. Experience with manual invoice processing and coding. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ERP system experience. Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Corporate accounting experience. Experience with three-way matching and vendor management. Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. The Ideal Candidate You're someone who: Enjoys staying busy and working with a sense of urgency. Doesn't get overwhelmed when multiple priorities arise. Takes initiative and looks for solutions before asking others to step in. Values teamwork and is willing to help wherever needed. Wants a long-term opportunity with room for advancement and professional growth. Work Environment & Culture You’ll join a finance team of approximately 20 professionals across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger, including a dedicated AP team of four. The culture is collaborative, family-oriented, and supportive. Team members genuinely enjoy working together and regularly participate in employee appreciation events, team outings, and recognition programs. Leadership is committed to developing talent and creating opportunities for growth across the finance organization. Location: Denver Tech Center (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (8:30 AM-5:30 PM preferred) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenwood Village, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Greenwood Village,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talentify