Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Vail Valley Foundation; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vail Valley Foundation seeks a part-time Accounts Payable Clerk to support invoice processing and payment cycles in Avon, CO. The role involves reviewing invoices, ensuring correct coding, and coordinating with approvers to drive timely disbursements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of accounting experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency with multiple software platforms and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Preferred 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, technology and database skills, good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work diligently and independently.
• Experience with multiple software platforms, preferred.
• Capacity to work independently as part of a strong team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to provide support to the greater Vail Valley Foundation staff as available and necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review invoices for accuracy and completeness. Ensure accurate account coding, and match invoices with approvals and amounts.
• Champion the new AP workflow system including coordination across the Vail Valley Foundation.
• Payment Processing – prepare and process transfers and payments. Reconcile payment transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Vendor management – entering new vendors into systems, maintain vendor files and communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries. Respond to vendors inquires in a professional and timely manner. Manage and distribute 1099’s for multiple entities.
• Month end- assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable. Prepare and maintain reconciliation schedules including pre-paid expenses and accruals.
• Compliance- ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations. Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technology skills

Database skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Other systems

Job description

This is an hourly, part-time, non-exempt, year-round position.

Specific Responsibilities

• Receive and review invoices for accuracy and completeness. Ensure accurate account coding, and match invoices with approvals and amounts. Champion the new AP workflow system including coordination across the Vail Valley Foundation.
• Payment Processing – prepare and process transfers and payments. Reconcile payment transactions and resolve discrepancies. Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds.
• Vendor management – entering new vendors into systems, maintain vendor files and communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries. Respond to vendors inquires in a professional and timely manner. Manage and distribute 1099’s for multiple entities.
• Month end- assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable. Prepare and maintain reconciliation schedules including pre-paid expenses and accruals.
• Compliance- ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations. Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors’ degree from a four-year college or university.
• Preferred 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, technology and database skills, good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work diligently and independently.
• Experience with multiple software platforms, preferred.
• Capacity to work independently as part of a strong team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to provide support to the greater Vail Valley Foundation staff as available and necessary.
• Experience with or capacity to learn Microsoft Office Suite, [and other systems].

Hourly Rate is $26/hr. – $28/hr. based on experience.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program