Accounting Technician

COLORADO NETWORK STAFFING INC•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Network Staffing (CNS) is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Technician to support day-to-day accounting operations, primarily accounts payable, disbursements, invoice processing, reconciliations, and financial record accuracy. The role reviews and processes accounting documentation, posts transactions, reconciles vendor accounts, and assists with payment-related activities. It works closely with internal departments, vendors, and accounting team members to resolve discrepancies, respond to inquiries, and ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. The position also supports accounting transactions and reconciliations, reviews payroll-related and accounting documents, responds to accounting inquiries, maintains process documentation, and assists with audits and special projects. The successful candidate demonstrates attention to detail, organization, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and confidential financial records. The role generally operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses computers, accounting and financial management systems, telephones, and other standard office equipment. It is primarily sedentary and requires sitting or standing for extended periods, operating a computer and standard office equipment, reviewing financial documentation, and communicating in person and electronically. This is a full-time position with standard hours generally following normal business operations; occasional extended hours may be required for deadlines and other business needs. The employee must be authorized to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire. Applicable client-specific background or access requirements may also apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, finance support, or a related administrative accounting function.
Working knowledge of accounts payable principles and processes, including invoice processing, payment workflows, vendor statement reconciliation, discrepancy research, and accounting documentation and recordkeeping.
Ability to review financial documentation and identify discrepancies among invoices, source documents, supporting records, and control totals.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective problem-solving and research skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service skills and ability to develop positive, professional relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and payroll-related information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.
Must meet applicable client-specific background or access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working in an accounts payable or accounting technician role.
Experience using accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), or financial management systems.
Experience processing high volumes of invoices or financial transactions.
Experience with vendor account reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.
Experience processing corporate or purchasing card transactions.
Experience reviewing payroll-related financial documentation.
Experience working within established internal controls and documented accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable transactions and disbursements according to established accounting procedures.
Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness, and enter and post invoices into applicable systems.
Verify documentation, coding, approvals, and supporting information before processing payments.
Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies, reconcile vendor statements, and research outstanding or unmatched transactions.
Communicate with vendors and internal departments about invoice status, discrepancies, documentation, and payment inquiries.
Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
Review disbursement documents and process approved disbursements through established payment workflows.
Initiate voids and stop-payment requests as required and help determine the disposition of outstanding items.
Review transactions for discrepancies between source documents, supporting documentation, control totals, and accounting records.
Process disbursements associated with company credit card programs and resolve payment-related discrepancies and open items.
Post approved adjusting entries to accounts, journals, and ledgers, and assist with maintaining accurate accounting records.
Calculate and prepare billing statements for reimbursable transactions across multiple intra-company structures.
Assist with account reconciliation and routine accounting activities, identifying inconsistencies and communicating discrepancies to appropriate accounting personnel.
Review payroll-related and accounting documents, research payroll-related accounting questions or discrepancies as assigned, and maintain confidentiality.
Escalate discrepancies or unusual transactions to the appropriate supervisor for review.
Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries and data requests, research transaction history, and provide timely assistance to business partners.
Provide assistance and training to other staff members on assigned accounting processes and essential duties.
Follow internal controls and accounting procedures, recommend process improvements, and document approved changes to accounts payable procedures.
Maintain current process documentation and accounting records, and support audits, data requests, and special projects.