Location: Englewood, CO | Hybrid – Only 2 Days In Office!
Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist – Hybrid Opportunity!
Are you an experienced accounts payable professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of your work, improve processes, and make a real impact?
Our client, an established organization, is seeking a motivated Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing the full accounts payable cycle, building strong relationships, and finding ways to make accounting processes more efficient.
With a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership, this position offers a great combination of independence, collaboration, and professional growth.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Hybrid Schedule: Work from home 3 days per week!
- Ownership & Autonomy: Take responsibility for the full accounts payable process, from vendor onboarding through payment.
- Process Improvement: Help streamline workflows, improve efficiencies, and implement automation.
- Leadership Exposure: Work directly with the Assistant Controller and collaborate with teams across the organization.
- Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays.
- Variety in Your Work: Gain exposure to general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities
As the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will oversee the full procure-to-pay cycle while ensuring accurate financial records, timely payments, and strong internal controls.
Full-Cycle Accounts Payable
- Manage vendor onboarding, including collecting tax documentation, verifying banking information, and maintaining accurate vendor records.
- Oversee purchase order approvals, invoice matching, and vendor payment processing.
- Review, code, and process invoices while ensuring accurate general ledger allocations.
- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment issues.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and internal AP questions.
Accounting & Month-End Close
- Reconcile accounts payable balances to the general ledger.
- Prepare and maintain accruals, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules.
- Generate AP aging reports, cash requirements reports, and other financial analyses.
- Review employee expense reports, process reimbursements, and reconcile corporate credit card activity.
- Assist with month-end close activities and audit documentation.
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Manage annual 1099 reporting, including vendor tracking, tax documentation, and filing.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, approval procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve accounting workflows.
- Collaborate with accounting leadership on special projects and financial analysis.
Required
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience.
- Experience independently managing AP processes, including vendor onboarding, purchase orders, invoice processing, and payment runs.
- Working knowledge of 1099 reporting and compliance.
- Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
What Makes a Successful Senior Accounts Payable Specialist?
We're looking for someone who is more than just detail-oriented! The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of their work, communicates effectively, and enjoys improving processes.
You’ll Thrive In This Role If You
- Enjoy working independently and managing your own priorities.
- Have a strong understanding of accounting controls and best practices.
- Can identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
- Are comfortable collaborating with vendors, employees, and leadership.
- Look for opportunities to leverage technology and automation.
- Take pride in maintaining accurate financial records and meeting deadlines.
If you're an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist looking for a hybrid opportunity with ownership, autonomy, and the ability to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to connect!