Staff Accountant: AP Lead with Growth Potential

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) Match

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting Fort Collins, CO with a Staff Accountant opportunity on-site. The role centers on managing the full accounts payable cycle while supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.

You will refine AP processes, prepare reports, and collaborate with other departments to resolve issues. A 2+ year accounting background and strong Excel/ERP experience are desired for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of accounts payable, staff accounting, or related accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger activity.
• Experience supporting month-end close is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems aptitude.
• Experience working within an accounting or ERP system.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper general ledger coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Process employee expense reports, corporate credit card transactions, and other AP-related activity.
• Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain AP reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice, purchasing, coding, and payment issues.
• Maintain strong documentation and support internal accounting controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as the role continues to grow.

Skills

Accounts payable

Month-end close

General ledger

Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system

Vendor management software

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting Fort Collins, CO with a Staff Accountant opportunity on-site. The role centers on managing the full accounts payable cycle while supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.

You will refine AP processes, prepare reports, and collaborate with other departments to resolve issues. A 2+ year accounting background and strong Excel/ERP experience are desired for growth within the team.