Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado (onsite)
Pay Range: $58,000 - $63,000

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team. This Accounts Payable Specialist will play a critical role in supporting invoice processing, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely bank reconciliations across a large portfolio of accounts. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, highly organized, and comfortable working independently while communicating effectively with the broader team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist who enjoys process-driven work, thrives in a high-volume environment, and takes pride in accuracy and follow-through.

Core Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Processing (70%)

The Accounts Payable Specialist will spend the majority of their time managing invoice workflows and supporting the accounts payable process.

Daily responsibilities include:

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• Process approximately 30 invoices per day through an AP automation platform.
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• Review, upload, and code invoices to the appropriate entity, property, or subsidiary.
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• Verify invoice information and ensure charges are allocated correctly.
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• Research discrepancies and resolve invoice-related issues independently.
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• Enter recurring invoices, validate amounts, save supporting documentation, and route for approval.
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• Monitor AP queues to ensure invoices are processed timely and prevent backlogs.
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• Assist with payment submission workflows and approval processes.
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Bank Reconciliations (30%)

The Accounts Payable Specialist will support reconciliations for a large portfolio of financial accounts.

Responsibilities include:

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• Perform bank reconciliations for multiple operating accounts and additional investment and brokerage accounts.
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• Utilize reconciliation software and system matching tools to identify and resolve discrepancies.
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• Research outstanding transactions and ensure accuracy of account balances.
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• Maintain supporting documentation and reconciliation records.
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• Work with accounting team members to resolve unusual or unmatched items.
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Minimum Qualifications

Must-Have Requirements

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• 1+ years of Accounts Payable, Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeping, or related accounting experience.
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• Experience processing invoices in a high-volume environment.
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• Experience with AP automation platforms or invoice workflow systems.
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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• Ability to work independently, conduct research, and solve problems with minimal supervision.
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• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions when needed.
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• Basic understanding of account reconciliations.
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• Experience working within an ERP or accounting system.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with NetSuite.
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• Experience with AP automation platforms such as Stampli, Concur, Tipalti, Bill.com, or similar systems.
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• Prior experience with bank reconciliations.
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• Experience supporting multiple entities, subsidiaries, or locations.
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Technical Environment

The Accounts Payable Specialist will primarily work within:

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• NetSuite
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• AP automation platform
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• Bank reconciliation software and matching tools
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Advanced Excel skills are not required for this role, as most work is performed within accounting and AP systems rather than spreadsheets.

Culture & Work Environment

The organization is growing and actively expanding its accounting team. The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist will be dependable, proactive, and capable of managing responsibilities independently.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

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• Reliability and follow-through
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• Strong communication skills
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• Accountability and ownership of their work
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• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
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• Professional, business-casual approach
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The accounting department is focused on strengthening operations, supporting growth initiatives, and improving workflow efficiency while building a stable, collaborative team.