Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description

Accounts Payable Associate | Fast Enterprises, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Fast Enterprises, located in Centennial, CO, operating under a hybrid work model after initial in-office training. Fast Enterprises provides essential software and services for government agencies across various sectors, creating a meaningful social impact. As an Accounts Payable Associate, you will be essential in maintaining the financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor management within a collaborative office environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Centennial, CO
• Pay: $65000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: To ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor management, maintaining the organization’s financial health.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Concur, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle NetSuite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Review and process high-volume accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and compliance with company policies.
• Payments Management: Process electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and ACH payments in both domestic and foreign currencies, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Vendor Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors, managing invoice inquiries, payment discrepancies, and dispute resolution professionally.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns across multiple states and cities, and prepare annual 1099 forms to ensure compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, enhance automation, and provide support to accounting and administrative teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Entry-level career experience in core financial operations.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or a related financial role.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation functions. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage high-volume transactions efficiently. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Bonus: Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle NetSuite. Familiarity with Concur for expense management and credit card reconciliation.