Accounts Payable Coordinator

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to support accurate and efficient AP operations across multiple restaurant locations. You will handle invoice exceptions, resolve discrepancies, and partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate processing.

You will contribute to automation efforts, streamline processes, and improve the vendor and employee experience while maintaining strong financial controls through cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong 10-key and typing skills; accuracy in review/audit.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices with coding, approvals, and timely resolution.
• Manage AP inboxes and respond to vendor/internal inquiries.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, IT, and restaurant teams to improve processes.
• Assist testing and implementation of AP system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

10-key

Typing

Job description

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Accounts Payable Coordinator supports accurate and efficient accounts payable operations across multiple restaurant locations. This role manages invoice and payment exceptions, researches and resolves discrepancies, and partners with vendors and internal teams to address questions and ensure accurate processing. This position collaborates with Operations, Regional teams, Accounting, and other cross-functional partners to obtain and verify information, maintain strong financial controls, and support an efficient accounts payable process.

This role also contributes to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance automation, and improve the overall vendor and employee experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Review and process invoices requiring manual intervention or exception handling, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely resolution.
• Manage incoming communications across shared Accounts Payable inboxes, prioritizing, routing, responding to, and escalating vendor and internal inquiries as appropriate to ensure consistent service and effective follow-through.
• Partner with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, IT, and restaurant/support teams to improve procure-to-pay processes.
• Support testing and implementation of AP system enhancements, including user acceptance testing and documenting new processes.
• Identify opportunities to further automate repetitive AP activities and reduce manual touchpoints.
• Set up new vendors in a timely and accurate manner, including obtaining and reviewing required W-9 tax forms.
• Research vendor statements to ensure payment of all open items, prevent duplicate payments, and complete necessary follow-up
• Maintain accounts payable documentation through filing, scanning, and other recordkeeping activities as needed.
• Prepare journal entries for invoice accruals and multi-restaurant split invoices.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requests.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to optimize electronic invoicing and payment processes, resolve integration issues, and expand adoption of automated solutions.
• Process daily ACH and check payment files, including completing daily check reconciliations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Two (2) years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong 10-key and typing skills, with the ability to review and audit work for accuracy.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to travel minimally, as needed.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $20.67–$26.45. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.