Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable Clerk supports a high-volume accounts payable function focused on cable and internet invoices, shared inbox management, and daily invoice processing. This role spends each day partnering with markets on urgent payment requests, manually coding invoices, resolving discrepancies, and issuing payments. The ideal candidate manages multiple tasks at once without becoming overwhelmed and approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation, accuracy, and approval prior to payment.
• Monitor the priority check request email inbox daily and manage multiple urgent payment requests as they arise.
• Act as a liaison between corporate and field teams, including researching issues and resolving questions before payments are released.
• Respond to vendor and market inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain and compile accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and records to ensure accurate documentation.
• Distribute signed checks and assemble and process overnight shipments to branches and vendors.
• Create daily ACH upload files for the bank to ensure timely electronic payments.
• Research the status of payables throughout the process chain and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with monthly closing by posting all invoices received by the last day of the month.
• Analyze accounts to help vendors reconcile differences between internal records and their own, as needed.
• Identify and correct opportunities to minimize expenses and improve accounts payable processes.
• Follow up with various properties on outstanding security deposits to ensure timely resolution.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable.
• Hands-on experience with high-volume invoicing, ideally processing 300 or more invoices per week.
• Proven experience with manual invoice processing and coding.
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including comfort using formulas.
• Ability to perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment without becoming easily overwhelmed.
• Demonstrated ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently rather than relying solely on management.
• Comfort learning and navigating new systems and technologies using available resources.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with ERP accounting systems.
• Formal education in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to dig into issues and find solutions.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, markets, and internal teams.
• Adaptability to high expectations regarding volume and deadlines.
• Commitment to long-term employment and professional growth within the organization.
• Ability to work well with different management styles and within a collaborative team environment.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site in a Denver Tech Center office within an accounting department of approximately 20 people, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger teams. The accounts payable team consists of about five colleagues, offering close collaboration and strong peer support. Core hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a preferred schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., reflecting a high-volume, fast-paced environment with clear performance expectations. The culture is very close-knit and family-oriented, with team members who enjoy working and spending time together. The organization emphasizes teamwork, a "yes" mindset toward challenges, and significant opportunities for advancement; internal promotions within the accounting group are common. The team regularly participates in appreciation events and team activities, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace.

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 - $25.00/hr. 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 Aug 24, 2026.