Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a team based in Denver, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a consistent approach to managing vendor transactions and account accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain timely processing, investigate discrepancies, and contribute to reliable financial records through careful review and follow-up.

Responsibilities:
• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy while meeting processing deadlines.
• Investigate differences involving purchase orders, budgets, and billing details, and take appropriate steps to resolve issues promptly.
• Track payable activity to help ensure disbursements remain up to date and aligned with established financial controls.
• Examine account information and reconcile vendor statements to identify missing items, errors, or outstanding balances.
• Prepare and support payment processing activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.
• Communicate with internal partners and vendors to clarify invoice questions, confirm account details, and resolve payment concerns.
• Maintain organized documentation related to invoices, approvals, and payment records for audit readiness and reporting support.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support function.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding and account coding practices.
• Experience processing vendor invoices accurately in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with ACH payments and check run procedures.
• Ability to research discrepancies and complete reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using accounting or ERP systems and standard business software tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.