Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist in Colorado Springs, Colorado - Apply through Financial Talent Group.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist | On-Site

About the Organization
Our client is an established manufacturing organization that values accuracy, operational efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The organization offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where accounting professionals play an important role in supporting financial operations and business success.

Description of the Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable operations and provide general accounting support.

Reporting to the Controller, this position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized professional capable of independently managing significant transaction volumes, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Location:  Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Initially on-site, with potential hybrid flexibility following successful training and demonstrated proficiency. The anticipated transition may occur after approximately six months, depending on performance and business needs.
Compensation:  $31.25–$38.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
  • Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing for 1,000+ invoices monthly, including three-way matching.
  • Review, code, and process vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment requests.
  • Prepare and execute biweekly payment runs ranging from $750K to $1.5M.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment issues.
  • Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, and annual 1099 reporting.
  • Review freight invoices and coordinate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
Corporate Credit Cards & Expense Management
  • Administer approximately corporate credit cards, including account setup, spending limits, and approvals.
  • Oversee employee expense reporting, reconciliation, coding, and policy compliance.
  • Support expense management process improvements, implementation activities, and employee training.
General Accounting & Month-End Close
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Reconcile accounts payable aging reports to the general ledger.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and analyze general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare expense allocations and maintain fixed asset and depreciation records.
  • Assist with payroll backup, accounts receivable, and audit preparation.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to improve accounting processes and financial controls.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience managing high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable.
  • Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close procedures.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of electronic payment processing and vendor account management.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal departments and vendors.
  • Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements
  • Criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Financial Talent Group provides equal employment and recruiting opportunities to all employees, applicants, and recruits for employment for Financial Talent Group and in recruiting employees for its clients, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.