Accounts Payable Technician (Hybrid).

About the role

The Colorado Department of State seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Accounts Payable Technician within the Administration Division. This position supports the Office of the Secretary of State and provides direct support to the Department staff.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Department’s primary Accounts Payable (AP) technician.
• Responsible for end-to-end AP processing, vendor management, and compliance with State Fiscal Rules.
• Provides commercial card (OneCard) oversight.
• Provides structured backup support for Accounts Receivable (AR), travel, and payroll functions to ensure continuity of operations.
• The primary purchaser for the Department.
• Recommends policy and procedural changes to improve processes.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) years of relevant professional experience and/or education in a field of study related to the work.
• Education and Experience Combined: A combination of experience as defined in Option 1 along with education, successful relevant course work from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Auditing, Bookkeeping, Finance or any closely related field to equal 3 years.
• Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience in accounts payables, including invoice review, accurate coding, vendor communication, and familiarity with State Fiscal Rules and commercial card requirements.
• Competencies: Organizational Skills, Accounts Payable Skills & Knowledge, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Accuracy, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Prioritization & Time Management, Microsoft Office Application Skills, Committed to Advancing a Diverse & Inclusive Perspective, Confidentiality, Ethics, Customer Service Skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits

• Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center.
• 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave.
• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements.