Accounting Specialist (AP & Payroll)

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing a combination of Accounts Payable (AP) and Payroll functions. This role ensures accurate processing of vendor invoices, adherence to GAAP-compliant accounting processes, and timely and accurate payroll execution for all employees. The position supports the month-end close process, maintains strong internal controls, and collaborates cross-functionally with finance, HR, and operational teams.

• Coordinate with HR to process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Process new hire, termination, and employee data changes within payroll systems.
• Processes employee expenses through the expense reporting platform.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and prepare payroll journal entries.

• Ensures compliance with GAAP with respect to expense coding 
• Manages Sales and Use tax coding and compliance
• Prints and gathers invoices, POs, and receiving records.
• Prepared wire and ACH payments and submits for approval
• Follows established policies and procedures to maintain and update vendor payment information
• Assists with maintaining accounts payable aging on a weekly and monthly basis
• Assist staff accountants with explanations of expenses entered throughout the month.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee payroll information.
• Manage and process 1099s 

A collaborative, open space work environment located on the second floor of the 40,000 sq. foot facility located in Broomfield, Colorado. The Accounts Payable Specialist sits with the Accounting and Finance team, these members share a common desk area. There are approximately 50 employees in the 40,000 sq. ft Broomfield corporate facility, which houses multiple quiet telephone booths and a large employee breakroom for the employees’ use.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Exxel Outdoors, LLC, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exxel Outdoors offers 3 Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, programs for additional life insurance for self, spouse and family, critical illness, short-term disability, and pet Insurance. Additionally, we offer an open work environment. All employees receive 60% off MRSP on all our company websites, in addition to discount programs from many outdoor industry companies through Pro-Deals. Each year every employee receives a $200 allowance to buy any company product, plus you still can get a discount on any items purchased. Employees can bring dogs to work 2 days a week, and after 90 days you have the option for one work from home day, 4 10-hour days, or 9 9-hour days dependent on role in the organization.  Exxel offers time off in vacation, sick and Holiday pay.

Pay range for the Accounting Specialist position is $28-$32 hourly, based on education and prior experience.