Accounts Payable Specialist

About the opportunity

We are looking for an AP Accountant to join our Accounting team. The AP Accountant will be involved in a number of activities including: entering invoices and matching PO’s; posting journal entries and completing month end reconciliations; working with the broader team on quarterly and annual audits and being involved in a number of projects to drive improvements in our overall processes. This position would suit someone earlier in their career who has a desire to learn and add value in a fast paced environment.  

What to expect?

• Enter invoices into accounting and P2P software, match and reconcile PO’s, and ensure timely payments
• Run AP reports and review data entry errors
• Collaborate and work closely with treasury for weekly payment runs
• Proactively work with department leaders making purchasing requests to ensure accurate coding of purchases from requisition to payment
• Perform new vendor setup and support vendor change management
• Review and process approved expense reports for payment 
• Play an essential role in the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and supporting reconciliations
• Assist with external audit requests, including preparation of supporting schedules
• Provide insight into the AP process to aid in the optimization of NetSuite and other new and existing platforms
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain relevant transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
• Work with various internal and external customers including tax authorities, banks, investors, employees and others to deliver on time and accurate information
• Ad hoc projects as needed to support rapid growth of the company 

What you need to be successful?

• Prior accounting / accounts payable experience preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management (or equivalent) required 
• Professional attitude and communication skills 
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, flexible team player that is also able to operate independently 
• A curious and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn 
• Experience with Coupa and NetSuite a plus  

What's in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive healthcare package covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees  and 85% of costs for your dependents. 
• Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, compassion days for loss,  education days, and volunteer days
• Company paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family 
• Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties 
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
• A monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.

This role will need to be conducted in a state in which we are currently registered to do business. 

The application deadline is 2/2/25

Colorado Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Colorado Salary Range: $64,000-$69,000
[This position is eligible for equity awards, annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s variable compensation plans.]

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