Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing manufacturing company in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will help keep vendor payments accurate and on schedule while supporting daily accounting operations in a high-volume environment. This position works closely with purchasing, receiving, and internal business partners to resolve invoice questions and maintain reliable financial records.
Responsibilities:
- Handle a large volume of supplier invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
- Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving details to confirm charges before payment is released.
- Verify general ledger coding and approval routing, following established accounting policies and internal controls.
- Coordinate regular payment cycles, including checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions.
- Review vendor account statements, research differences, and resolve outstanding billing issues promptly.
- Maintain vendor files and payment records, ensuring documentation is current and compliant with company standards.
- Respond to supplier questions professionally and work to build effective, service-oriented vendor relationships.
- Contribute to month-end activities by preparing reconciliations and supporting the close process with accurate payables data.
- Partner with purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to address discrepancies related to pricing, receipts, or invoice matching.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Background in manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-driven setting is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Proven ability to manage three-way matching involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Strong attention to detail with a consistent record of accurate data entry and payment processing.
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with strong problem-solving ability when resolving payment or vendor issues.