Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the corporate accounting team in Thornton, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of details, and helps keep vendor payments accurate and on schedule. The role requires strong judgment, follow-through, and a proactive approach to resolving invoice and payment issues while working closely with internal partners and external vendors.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end invoice processing for a high volume of transactions, including matching supporting documentation and confirming required approvals are in place.
• Review and reconcile invoices against purchase orders within an automated accounts payable workflow to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and issue vendor payments in a timely manner while coordinating with stakeholders to address payment exceptions or outstanding issues.
• Create and maintain vendor records, keeping master data accurate and up to date for ongoing transactions.
• Handle employee expense submissions by verifying documentation, coding expenses correctly, and processing reimbursements efficiently.
• Investigate vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and work through resolution to keep accounts current.
• Apply sales and use tax rules where needed and help ensure transactions are recorded appropriately.
• Respond to questions from vendors, operations teams, and internal departments with timely, accurate updates and solutions.
• Support audit activity by gathering documentation, explaining processes, and assisting with requests from internal and external auditors.• Experience performing full-cycle accounts payable work in a high-volume setting.
• Working knowledge of account coding, invoice reconciliation, and core accounting procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP platforms used to manage payable workflows.
• Ability to process invoices, payments, and expense reports with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with vendor maintenance, statement reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Understanding of purchase order matching practices, including two-way and three-way matching.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax application in accounts payable transactions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for working with both internal teams and external vendors.