Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)

Location: Parker, CO
Schedule: Fully On-Site
Pay Rate: $28.00 - $34.00/hour DOE
Duration: Minimum 1-Month Contract (with potential extension while permanent search is conducted)

About the Opportunity

A well-established organization in the pet industry is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team on a temporary basis. This role will support a collaborative finance department and play a key role in managing accounts payable operations, employee expense reporting, corporate credit cards, and month-end activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with large data sets, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes.

What You'll Do

• Process and support employee expense reports, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Manage and reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
• Ensure accurate accounts payable processing and General Ledger coding.
• Review, audit, and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, reconciliation issues, and expense-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable and expense management.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to improve processes and maintain financial accuracy.
• Analyze financial data exports and identify variances or discrepancies requiring resolution.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and General Ledger coding.
• Experience with Sage 100 (required).
• Experience with Concur (required).
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excel Proficiency Should Include

• VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
• Pivot Tables
• Advanced formulas and data analysis
• Ability to manipulate large data exports, extract relevant financial information, and identify discrepancies

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently investigate issues before escalating.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Team & Culture

You'll be joining a close-knit accounting team that values:

• Open communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Daily prioritization meetings to ensure alignment and support
• A positive, solution-oriented work environment

The accounting team currently consists of five professionals, including leadership, accounting, AP, and AR/Collections functions.

Additional Details

• Location: Parker, CO (Fully On-Site)
• Parking: Free on-site parking available
• Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00/hour, depending on experience
• Employment Type: Temporary Contract
• Duration: Minimum 1 month while a permanent search is conducted

If you have strong AP experience, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Sage 100 and Concur, we'd love to hear from you.