Accounts Payable Specialist

MicroStar Logistics; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroStar Logistics in Denver, CO is seeking an AP Accountant to ensure financial accuracy and maintain vendor relationships by driving an efficient accounts payable function. You will manage vendor invoices, code and route them for approval, and process payments for multiple subsidiaries.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, a degree in accounting or related field, and strong Excel skills; familiarity with NetSuite and procurement/payables software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with modern ERPs (NetSuite specific experience is a plus)
• Experience with procurement/payables software

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage vendor invoice processing including intake, coding, routing and approvals to ensure accurate payables reporting and timely payments
• Coordinate weekly payment runs for multiple subsidiaries
• Partner with vendors to investigate and resolve payables related inquiries
• Maintain a basic understanding of general ledger accounts and their purpose to ensure accurate expense coding
• Support the expense management process including employee reimbursements and documentation for purchases on company cards
• Reconcile AP subledger and other payables related balance sheet accounts

Skills

Vendor management

Accounts payable

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Procurement software

Job description

MicroStar Logistics is built on the simple idea that sharing is better. We provide a comprehensive shared-keg solution designed to eliminate the inefficient and costly method in which kegs have traditionally been owned, tracked and retrieved by breweries. The company manages a pool of over 6 million shareable kegs and the corresponding logistical needs for brewery customers. By sharing kegs rather than owning, our customers reduce the distance empty kegs travel lowering our collective carbon footprint by over 10 million kg of CO2e. This cost-effective outsourced solution also enables our customers to preserve capital, improve quality, and focus on core competencies such as production and marketing. These benefits, combined with MicroStar’s CUSTOMER FIRST! philosophy, have allowed us to develop long-term, exclusive partnerships with many of the world’s best brewers including approximately half of the 50 largest breweries in the U.S.

MicroStar’s 30-year track record of growth is set to continue for the next 30 years through growth in our core business as well as continued geographic and service diversification. Through MicroStar’s acquisition of Kegstar, a leading keg solutions provider in markets including the UK, Europe and Australia, MicroStar is positioned for transformative growth globally. Additionally, our network of 1,500+ beer distributors is unequaled and provides a platform for products and services beyond kegs further expanding the company’s growth potential, beginning with the launch of reusable pallet management in 2023.

To learn more, visit www.microstarlogistics.com.

Summary:

At MicroStar we believe in a Customer First philosophy. We have a strong conviction that in order to be Customer First, we must be Employee First! The AP Accountant will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and maintaining vendor relationships through driving an effective and efficient accounts payable function. Primary responsibilities will include vendor management, invoice coding & routing, and payment processing. The AP Accountant will be the main point of contact for payables related inquiries from both internal and external partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively manage vendor invoice processing including intake, coding, routing and approvals to ensure accurate payables reporting and timely payments
• Coordinate weekly payment runs for multiple subsidiaries
• Partner with vendors to investigate and resolve payables related inquiries
• Maintain a basic understanding of general ledger accounts and their purpose to ensure accurate expense coding
• Support the expense management process including employee reimbursements and documentation for purchases on company cards
• Reconcile AP subledger and other payables related balance sheet accounts

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to anticipate needs and interact professionally with vendors and internal partners
• Concern for Accuracy: high attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving, and follow through
• Effective Communication: strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient in managing multiple priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Sound decision making skills and judgement; identify critical issues and provide solutions
• Innovation: adapt quickly to innovation and change; be a willing participant in process improvement initiatives and challenge the status quo

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with modern ERPs (NetSuite specific experience is a plus)
• Experience with procurement/payables software

Travel Requirement

• No travel required

Working Conditions:

• This position is located in an office environment
• Frequent extended hours in front of a computer screen

Other:

Salary Range: $58,000 - $68,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.