Accounts Payable Technician

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities is excited to hire an Accounts Payable Technician to join our Accounting Department within the Planning and Finance Division. In this position, you will be responsible for performing accounts payable functions related to the operations of Colorado Springs Utilities. This is a great opportunity to see how it is all connected as our accounting operations touch various areas of the organization. If you are forward-thinking and a customer-focused professional who thrives on challenges in an ever-changing environment, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! We are also interested in individuals beginning their careers in accounting; the successful candidate will have a strong comprehension of accounting and accounts payable operations. Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in one of the most desirable places to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021). Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Requirements

You have four to seven years of experience providing technical clerical support in Accounts Payable or a related accounting function (preferred)
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt to shifting priorities with ease
You demonstrate strong attention to detail and consistently follow through on responsibilities
You take initiative and ownership of projects, tasks, and process outcomes
You contribute to improving departmental processes and procedures, offering ideas and implementing enhancements
You bring excellent organization, time management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
You deliver exceptional customer service, building positive and professional relationships with internal and external partners
The successful candidate will have a strong comprehension of accounting and accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities

Producing high-quality, detailed, accurate, and timely work results
Applying relevant policies, procedures, and best practices consistently
Recording, processing, and analyzing accounts payable transactions
Monitoring, reconciling, and tracking records
Reconciling vendor statements and resolving outstanding items
Identifying and addressing invoice discrepancies, errors, and variances
Processing invoices in various financial and work management systems with accuracy
Anticipating customer needs and producing quality, accurate, prompt, and reliable results delivered clearly and concisely

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness