Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

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Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world.

They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other’s company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payments, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role is essential to the organization’s financial operations and requires strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective cross-departmental collaboration.

• Hourly Range: $27/hr to $32/hr based on experience
• Annual Incentive Target: 5% bonus

Denver, CO 80222 – 1720 S. Bellaire Street, Skybox suite. All employees are expected to work in the office four (4) days per week.

• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and verify invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers).
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including accruals and reporting.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to requests.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

• Strong knowledge of AP processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Net Suite experience a plus) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Aptitude to bring our values to life by being guest‑obsessed, supporting others, taking ownership and having fun.

• Food and beverage industry experience.
• Familiarity with vendor contract terms and payment schedules.
• Exposure to process automation tools or AP technology enhancements (e.g., OCR, workflow systems).

• 2+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Experience in a multi‑location or high‑volume environment preferred.

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.