Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing a high volume of vendor invoices and payments. This role supports the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor file maintenance, invoice review, three-way matching, payment preparation, and discrepancy resolution. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable working with multiple locations in a structured, fast-paced environment.
About Brown Strauss
Brown Strauss is a leading structural steel service center in the United States, with more than 120,000 tons of structural steel inventory available to support customers across 32 states. Founded in 1905, Brown Strauss has grown to ten locations and is proud to be 100% employee-owned.
Safety is our #1 Core Value. Every employee-owner has a direct stake in protecting one another, serving our customers, and contributing to the long-term success of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and timely.
- Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor invoices.
- Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, proper coding, required approvals, and supporting documentation.
- Research and resolve invoice, pricing, receiving, and purchase order discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
- Prepare and process vendor payments, including two scheduled check runs each week.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and support vendor file maintenance and onboarding activities.
- Monitor payment terms and due dates to capture available discounts and avoid late fees.
- Communicate professionally and responsively with vendors, purchasing teams, operations, and other internal partners.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential accounts payable records.
- Assist with account reconciliations, month-end activities, and other accounting projects as assigned.
- Follow standardized work instructions and contribute to process improvements within the Accounts Payable function.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Five years of accounts payable experience preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience with high-volume invoice processing and three-way matching preferred.
- Accounting coursework or an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working in an ERP system; multi-site ERP experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of invoice payment terms, discounts, due dates, and basic accounting principles.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Professional customer service, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a structured, high-volume, and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow standardized processes, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.
Why Brown Strauss?
Many companies offer one long-term financial benefit. At Brown Strauss, we believe employee ownership should be meaningful. In addition to competitive pay, our employee-owners have access to multiple wealth-building programs:
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), funded 100% by Brown Strauss
Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses
401(k) with Company Match up to 6%
When the company succeeds, our employee-owners share in that success. Ownership is not just part of our benefits package. It is part of how we work, make decisions, and build our culture.
Compensation & Benefits
- $25.00-$32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee referral program
Work Location
2495 Uravan Street, Aurora, CO 80011
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you looking to leave your current employer?
- Will you now or in the future require work authorization sponsorship?
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Aurora, CO 80011 (Required)
Work Location: In person
