Business Applications Specialist

AIR Communities•Denver, CO

10d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

At AIR, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on procurement operations while partnering with stakeholders across the organization. We are committed to fostering professional growth, supporting work-life balance, and providing competitive compensation and benefits that help our associates thrive. AIR is seeking a Business Applications Specialist to join our Procurement team at our corporate headquarters in the heart of the Denver Tech Center. In this role, you will provide system support, reporting, data analysis, and process oversight related to Procurement and Accounts Payable transactions. You will help ensure procurement and accounting processes are executed efficiently while delivering exceptional customer service and support to internal stakeholders and external vendors. This position serves as a key liaison between Operations, Procurement, Accounting, and vendor partners to resolve issues, improve processes, and support business application performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
1 to 3 years of experience in an analytical, reporting, business systems, procurement, accounting, or operations support role.
Hands-on experience with Coupa.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis).
Experience working with Accounting, Procurement, ERP, or CRM systems preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data effectively.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary liaison between Operations, Procurement, Accounting, and vendors to resolve transaction exceptions, system issues, and process-related inquiries.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies while maintaining data accuracy across business applications and related systems.
Analyze current and historical data, identify trends, and provide insights to support operational and financial decision-making.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues ranging from routine inquiries to more complex process and system challenges.
Assist with data preparation, validation, and loading activities to ensure accurate information is maintained within business applications.
Generate, maintain, and distribute reports that support Procurement and Accounts Payable operations.
Respond to questions regarding system functionality, data integrity, and business processes, escalating issues when appropriate.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased operational efficiency.
Support user adoption and best practices by providing guidance on system processes and procedures.

Benefits

25% Rent Discount available
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available.
HSA with company sponsored contributions
FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA)
Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
401(K) plus company contributions.
Paid Vacation, 14 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Commuter Benefits
Pet-Insurance.
Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.