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SalaryACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT
Job Code:APACCT
Reports To:Controller
Location:AZ or CO
Location:AZ or CO
Minimum Starting Monthly Range:$4,791
Hiring Range (Monthly Pay): $4,791 – $5,416
Full-time / Part-timeFull-time
Exempt / Non-ExemptExempt
Risk Designation: Extremely High
Summary
The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly tasks related to the Accounts Payable operations of the organization. This role includes active involvement and interaction with different departments and external stakeholders.
This position is based in Phoenix Arizona or Denver Colorado. Our strategic flexibility allows for local work from home opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Completing a high monthly volume of vendor payments by check and ACH
- Reconciling all corporate credit cards on a monthly basis
- Taking full responsibility for all aspects Contexture’s Accounts Payable processes
- Preparing check and AHC payments journals for Controller approval
- Interacting with internal departments to coordinate vendor payment processes
- Maintaining vendor files within Contexture’s accounting environment
- Maintenance of strong internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Documenting and maintaining internal policies and procedures
- Collaborating with finance team members and other department staff to sustain and strengthen the financial health of the organization
- Serving as a backup for Contexture’s employee benefits enrollment and tracking reconciliation process in coordination with the Human Resources Department
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills
- Experience working in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is optimal but not required (other accounting software experience is a plus but not a substitute for Dynamics)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; moderately proficient in other MS Office applications
- Commitment to Contexture’s mission and strategic direction
- Proactive attitude and lots of initiative
- Strong interest in process improvement
- Ability to explain financial issues and concepts in non-technical, concise terms
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude and attention to detail and deadlines
- Strong sense of personal responsibility in achieving the organization’s goals
- Highly developed multi-tasking skills to handle multiple project activities
- Team builder as well as team member with all Contexture staff and external entities
- Must occasionally be available for after-hours work, outside of normally scheduled hour
Education/Experience
Minimum of 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience required (non-profit as well as private sector is a plus). Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or another related field preferred. Experience working in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The position may require occasional availability for after-hours work, outside of regularly scheduled hours.
The position may require ability to periodically drive to and from clients, conferences and / or events; and / or limited travel.
This position is expected to be exposed to, process, or handle sensitive information including but not limited to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial information, etc. As such, the holder of this position is expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance expectations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The person in this position needs to frequently communicate and exchange information and move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a keyboard, monitor, calculator, copy / scanner machine, and printer. Frequently moves office and work-related material weighing up to 10 pounds; Occasionally moves office and work-related material weighing up to 30 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and / or qualifications associated with the job.
Benefits: The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package. For details, please request a Benefit Summary from Human Resources.
The organization is an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other status protected by law or regulation.
