Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an accounting team in the South Denver Metro area. This is a long-term contract position focusing on accurate payment processing, expense review, and vendor support while helping maintain organized financial records and reporting compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, employee reimbursements, per diem submissions, and travel expenses to confirm accuracy, coding, and policy alignment before processing.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to investigate payment discrepancies, obtain missing documentation, and resolve outstanding issues promptly.
• Process payments on schedule, including check runs, ACH transactions, wire activity, and manual checks when required.
• Reconcile vendor statements, answer supplier questions, and help prevent delays that could result in past-due balances or penalties.
• Enter banking and payment details accurately for treasury-related processing and maintain supporting records for each transaction.
• Scan, organize, and index finance documents to support record retention and efficient document retrieval.
• Maintain 1099 data and assist with year-end reporting submissions through an external reporting provider.
• Update tracking logs and spreadsheets related to signing authority, purchasing card activity, and journal entry support, including follow-up on missing card statements.
• Monitor uncleared checks, contact vendors regarding outstanding items, and prepare documentation for unclaimed property reporting to the appropriate state office.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or a related finance function.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing invoices, coding transactions, and processing payments.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices, including account coding, ACH payments, and check run procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice, payment, and statement issues.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems used for transaction entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining consistent quality.
• Familiarity with data imports into EnterpriseOne is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.