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AP/AR Specialist

Job Store Staffing
  • Denver, CO
  • $28 Per Hour
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Job Description

Job Store Staffing is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented AP/AR Specialist for a client in the Denver, CO area! In this role, you will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, familiarity with various financial software systems, and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of financial data. This position plays a vital role in supporting the company’s financial health by ensuring timely transactions, compliance with accounting standards, and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, hybrid
Pay: $28/hr
Contract: 6 months

Responsibilities
  • Process and verify accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry, approval workflows, and payment processing using systems such as SAP, Sage, or Xero.
  • Manage accounts receivable activities by generating invoices, monitoring customer accounts, and following up on overdue payments.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts related to AP and AR to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
  • Maintain detailed records of financial transactions while adhering to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance standards.
  • Utilize financial software such as Workday, Paychex, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, or Ceridian for payroll management and data entry.
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliations regularly and support month-end closing processes.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to AP/AR activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounting, procurement, and customer service to streamline processes.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting roles focused on accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Proficiency in financial software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
  • Experience working with payroll systems like ADP or UltiPro is preferred.
  • Knowledge of accounting systems integration including Workday or Ceridian is advantageous.
  • Excellent numeracy skills combined with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to perform data entry efficiently using 10 key typing skills and double-entry bookkeeping principles.
  • Familiarity with technical accounting concepts including journal entries and account reconciliation.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication skills for interacting professionally with vendors, clients, and internal teams.

If you are committed to maintaining high standards of financial accuracy while supporting operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in contributing to a well-managed financial environment that upholds transparency and integrity across all accounting functions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDenver, CO

Skills

  • 10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypadunmatched
  • ADPunmatched
  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Double-Entry Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Finance Softwareunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • Financial Transactionsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Government Accountingunmatched
  • Government Standardsunmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Kronos Productsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Peoplesoftunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Typingunmatched

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