Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Northern, Colorado within the energy and natural resources sector. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage invoice processing with accuracy, maintain organized payment workflows, and contribute to efficient day-to-day accounts payable operations. The role offers the opportunity to work in a manufacturing environment where attention to detail, strong coding knowledge, and dependable payment execution are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate general ledger coding, and enter transactions into the accounts payable system in a timely manner.

• Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation to confirm that payments are properly supported.

• Prepare and process vendor payments through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs while following internal controls and approval procedures.

• Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve payment issues with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure open items are cleared promptly.

• Maintain complete and organized accounts payable records to support reporting, audits, and month-end activities.

• Monitor payment schedules to help ensure obligations are met on time and vendor relationships remain in good standing.

• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and accounting personnel to improve the accuracy and efficiency of invoice and payment processing.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in accounts payable with responsibility for invoice review, coding, and payment processing.
• Practical knowledge of account coding and the ability to apply coding accurately across a high volume of invoices.
• Hands-on experience with ACH payments, check runs, and standard accounts payable controls.
• Familiarity with three-way matching and resolving discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Background supporting accounts payable functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software used for financial processing and recordkeeping.

Compensation

$20.59-$23.84 Hourly

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