Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Colorado in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting responsibilities with administrative support while keeping financial operations accurate and well organized. The role will focus on day-to-day payables and receivables activity, documentation control, reporting, and audit support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of payable transactions and ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and submitted accurately and on time.
• Handle outgoing payments for vendor invoices, company credit card activity, fuel expenses, utility services, and other operating costs.
• Manage accounts receivable tasks, billing activity, and account reconciliations to support accurate month-to-month financial records.
• Maintain orderly financial files and supporting documentation so records remain complete, current, and easy to retrieve.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and backup materials for external parties and respond to information requests during annual audit activities.
• Track grant-related spending and preserve detailed expenditure records to support funding accountability.
• Monitor inventory records and maintain compliance documentation required for operational and financial reporting.
• Assist with purchasing coordination, office supply ordering, and general office administration as needed.• Experience supporting accounting operations with a strong emphasis on accounts payable processing.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, billing procedures, and account reconciliation practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage documentation with close attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a deadline-driven office environment.
• Proficiency with general accounting functions and standard business software applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with vendors, auditors, and internal team members.