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Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the Accounting Department with various transactional accounting functions. This position interacts with various departments and requires discretion in confidentiality, excellent customer service, effective communication, problem solving, organization, responsiveness, attention to detail and follow through.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn and implement a new automated Accounts Payable processing system, eager to learn and take ownership of this transition.
• Receive physical and electronic invoices, code (if necessary) or seek clarification on coding from appropriate party, enter into the accounting software, manage timing of payment, coordinate approval at the appropriate level.
• Process payments weekly and on an emergency basis, queue transactions for payment, manage joint checks, distribute checks, reconcile external payment systems, file appropriate paperwork.
• Review invoices for appropriate sales/use tax, seek correction by vendor where needed, accrue use tax as appropriate, file and pay use taxes monthly.
• Ensure recurring lease payments for facilities and employee housing are queued for payment on a timely basis, track changes monthly.
• Research aged and/or negative payables and assist with resolution, as needed.
• Receive approved corporate card receipts from employees, compile coding, file receipts and process transactions.
• Assist with 1099 reporting.
• Assist with various financial accounting tasks upon request.
• Enter inventory material transfers into accounting software. Assist with inventory counts upon request.
• Assist with project cost audits and sales & use tax audits as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations, research any adjustments as necessary.
• Special projects relating to the implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Required

• High School Diploma.
• 5-10 years accounts payable experience.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with 10 key by touch (greater than 8,000 keystrokes per hour).
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and diligent.
• Strong interpersonal skills to promote strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred

• Experience with Colorado sales and use tax regulations.
• Familiarity with Viewpoint.
• Experience implementing or using an automated invoice processing system.

Compensation:

• Pay Type: Salary
• Pay Range: $55,000 to $65,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.
• Other Compensation: Bonus commensurate with individual performance, company performance, and experience.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid) and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance (employee paid)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee paid)