Accounts Payable Specialist - Precision & Timely Payments

Direct Wire; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

HRA and HSA options

FSA

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness days for on-site employees

Job summary

Direct Wire seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the accounting team in processing vendor invoices, approvals, and timely payments. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with policies, and collaboration with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AP or accounting, familiarity with ERP/accounting software, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits accompany on-site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college accounting courses preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP platforms, and automated payable systems is preferred.
• Ability to communicate (written & verbal) with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, sales/use tax and required approvals.
• Schedule and execute timely payments through checks, ACH, wire transfers and other payment methods.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and variances.
• Review and reconcile monthly vendor aging and goods received not invoiced reports.
• Prepare weekly cash requirements documents and payments for Manager review.
• Create and maintain vendor master records; collect W-9s for 1099 filings; manage tax exemption certs.
• Process and reconcile P-Card transactions; ensure proper documentation and timely payment.
• Own end-to-end 1099 process and ensure timely filing of forms.
• Support process improvements to streamline AP workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Some college accounting courses

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

P-Card processing

Job description

Direct Wire seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the accounting team in processing vendor invoices, approvals, and timely payments. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with policies, and collaboration with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AP or accounting, familiarity with ERP/accounting software, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits accompany on-site work.