Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Department: Accounting

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: Manager, Accounts Payable

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Supervisor Position: No

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Position Summary – This position will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient processing and maintenance of the Accounts Payable transactions, as delegated

Essential Functions/Responsibilities -

• Prepare invoices for payment including entering into accounting software, current systems used are DocLink and Great Plains
• Review invoices for accuracy, ensuring that duplicate invoices are not processed
• Matches invoices with PO’s and Receivers, and distributes to correct approvers
• Obtain proper authorization of invoice prior to payment
• Maintain an organized filing system for all invoices processed
• Respond to queries from vendors on status of invoice payment
• Research payment activity for older, disputed items
• Obtains proper documentation to maintain the Vendor Master file
• Help to verify the 1099 totals for all qualified vendors
• Assists auditors for any inquiries related to accounts payable questions
• Processes checks for all AP items upon due dates
• Creates uploads for the positive pay system into the AP bank account
• Processes Voids on an as needed basis
• Maintains the archiving and filing of prior years’ records
• Process Purchase Orders, including coding to correct department and expense lines as they are requested
• Maintain Purchase Order log
• Communicate the Approved Purchase Order Number to the requestor once it has gone through the approval process
• Prepare all checks once they have been processed and signed for mail delivery
• Purchasing Card reviews on a monthly basis, verifying that all documents have been included in the folder
• Maintain files for Purchasing Cards by month of all users
• Other duties may arise in other departments of the Finance area that you may be asked to help with due to extra workload, or personal changes

Competencies/Knowledge/Skills –

• Requires attention to detail and analytical skills
• Discretion and confidentiality a must
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and work with various levels of management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Accurate and meticulous in work performance
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Ability to prepare emails and professionally communicate both written and verbally
• Must be a self-starter
• Ability to work extended hours if needed
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software programs; Word and Excel required.
• Ability to organize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate successfully with people at many levels within the company as well as with vendors, clients, etc.
• General ledger knowledge and financial analysis skills a must

Education/Experience –

• High School diploma required.
• Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• Accounts Payable Clerk – Generally requires zero to two years of experience working in accounts payable or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation

Based on qualifications and experience.

• Base Salary $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K plan
• 12 Paid Company Holidays

Working Conditions & Physical Demands –

Normal office environment. Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires mobility enough to travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.