Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - Englewood, CO at WOW!

Job Description

WOW! is currently hiring a Sr AP Specialist to work a hybrid schedule in Denver, CO!.

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the timely review and processing of all invoices including data entry into the company accounting system.

Let us tell you about the perks!

• Be part of a company whose core values include respect, integrity, spirit of service, and accountability!

• Salary: Up to $59,000/year (Salary may be negotiable based on experience)

• We are currently offering a restricted stock grant!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k with a company match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

• Significant discounts on broadband packages for employees residing in our service areas.

What you'll be doing:

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:

• Lead associates by providing support and leadership to ensure that work is processed timely and accurately.

• Train associates to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and established processes and controls are followed.

• Review and audit all batches prior to posting.

• Primary point of contact for accounts payable inquiries and maintains working relationships with partners and vendors.

• Administers accounts payable email account.

• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons. 

• Assist in month-end closing.

• Provides clerical functions as needed for department in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Actively participate as an A/P representative on strategic projects and initiatives with the ability to understand the implications of these efforts to the department.

• Provides ideas for continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency.

• Provides backup support for check runs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What YOU need is:

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.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED is required

Experience/Skills Needed:

• 5+ years accounting or accounts payable experience required.

• Experience in a paperless A/P environment preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and peers.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work in partnership with other departments throughout the business on various initiatives.

• Ability to adapt to, support, and lead change.

Computer Skills:

MS Office, Doc-Link, Great Plains, Internet software, email, order processing, inventory and database software

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• regularly required to talk and hear

• required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork

• required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder

• required to use close vision and be able to focus

• overtime may be required

Wondering if you should apply? 
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WOW! we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran