Accounts Payable Manager

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Short and Long-term DisabilityHealthS

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in Denver to oversee AP operations, lead the AP team, and collaborate with Procurement. You will ensure timely processing, 1099 compliance, and month-end close in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4+ years in AP with leadership, strong MS Office and AP software skills, and expertise across systems like Great Plains, Concur, and ERP platforms. Denver-based with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of working experience in AP including leadership/management.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience collaborating with Procurement/Procurement Process.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong business acumen.
• Expertise in AP software, knowledge of Ramp or Stampli preferred.
• Expertise in Accounting Enterprise System, knowledge of Great Plains preferred.
• Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Superior leadership and communications skills.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Provide supervision, support, and training to the AP Team.
• Strong understanding of AP processing and essential AP workflows.
• Ownership and expertise utilizing software applications essential to the performance of procedures (primary systems utilized are Altec DocLink, Microsoft Great Plains, Concur, MS Office. Soon to include Ramp or Stampli and a new ERP system).
• Ensure timely compliance with various requirements including annual 1099 procedures, audit support, and internal and external requests.
• Partner with the Director on month-end close activities.
• Requires prompt and professional communication to queries from vendors and internal employees.
• Experience collaborating with Procurement Department
• Assist in the oversight of matching purchase orders (POs) and invoices, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Ability to research and resolve matters independently
• Requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and work with various levels of management
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Ability to work extended hours if needed
• Discretion and confidentiality a must.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

AP processing

Vendor communication

Analytical skills

Deadline driven

MS Office

Procurement collaboration

Research & problem solving

Tools

Altec DocLink

Microsoft Great Plains

Concur

Ramp

Stampli

ERP system

Job description

Reports To: Director of Accounts Payable

Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried– Exempt

Application Deadline: 10/16/2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager, in cooperation with the AP Director, oversees the AP processing for KSE Companies, including our professional sports franchises, Arena and Venue operations, Vineyards, and Media Companies (comprised of Network, Print, Radio Stations, and Production entities). This position will also include procurement collaboration and functionality.

Nature of Work:

The AP Manager assists in ensuring that AP is processed in accordance with established systems and procedures that permit strong internal controls and quality/professional service.

• Superior leadership and communications skills
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Provide supervision, support, and training to the AP Team.
• Strong understanding of AP processing and essential AP workflows
• Ownership and expertise utilizing software applications essential to the performance of procedures (primary systems utilized are Altec DocLink, Microsoft Great Plains, Concur, MS Office. Soon to include Ramp or Stampli and a new ERP system)
• Ensure timely compliance with various requirements including annual 1099 procedures, audit support, and internal and external requests.
• Partner with the Director on month-end close activities
• Requires prompt and professional communication to queries from vendors and internal employees.
• Experience collaborating with Procurement Department
• Assist in the oversight of matching purchase orders (POs) and invoices, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Ability to research and resolve matters independently
• Requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and work with various levels of management
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Ability to work extended hours if needed
• Discretion and confidentiality a must

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of working experience in AP including leadership/management
• Minimum 2 years of working experience collaborating with Procurement/Procurement Process
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong business acumen
• Expertise in AP software, knowledge of Ramp or Stampli preferred.
• Expertise in Accounting Enterprise System, knowledge of Great Plains preferred
• Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Compensation:

• Base salary range $80,000 - $85,000 per annum

Benefits Include:

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Short and Long-term DisabilityHealth Savings Account (HSA)

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.