Applejack Wine & Spirits Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk at Wheat Ridge, CO Full Time

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk will assist in all accounting responsibilities. This position’s main focus is accounts payable, including statement reconciliation and inventory analysis. Typical job responsibilities include 3-way match accounts payable, executing regular check runs, and liaising with vendor sales partners and internal departments. Must be tech savvy for a paperless environment, be a self-starter, and have the ability to work with little supervision and prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process, enter, and track daily accounts and expenses payable.
• Identify and analyze invoice variances to ensure accurate company inventory valuation.
• Collaborate with internal partners – Department Managers/ Buyers, Warehouse Teams and Accounting to identify process improvements in payables, reporting and service to partners.
• Accurately engage with vendor sales partners to reconcile invoice discrepancies and communicate company’s payment policies; escalate disputes when necessary.
• Accurately and independently execute weekly and as-needed check runs for payments to vendor, marketing and facilities partners; research and resolve vendor disputes.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements for sales and business partners.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and adjust inventory.
• Process Vendor Returns for breakage/spoilage inventory.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in accounts payable (3-6 years preferred)
• Retail accounting and Inventory Control experience a plus
• NetSuite or general ERP experience a plus
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and exercise good time-management skills
• Intermediate skills in Excel and proficiency in full use of MS Office suite
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player with internal and external customers
• Must pass a Colorado background check

Requirements

• Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lift 20+ lbs and alternatively sit, crouch, kneel and stand in an office setting for sustained periods of time.