Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

About The Duck:
Chances are pretty high you’ve encountered Duck Company apparel in a store or have one of our t-shirts in your closet already! Our brand has been producing destination-based graphic apparel & accessories that Celebrate Adventure for over 36 years. You’ll find our products at more than 1500 destinations including National Parks, zoos, aquariums, national retail chains, and small family-owned independent retailers throughout North America and the Caribbean. We believe that every person is an adventurer & every adventure deserves to be celebrated. Our products inspire people to smile, connect and share™ these experiences. Come celebrate adventure™ with us! About the role:
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial transactions of The Duck Company’s business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures.  You will be assisting in maintaining strong relationships with customers and vendors and managing all aspects of accounts payable processing.  Please note: This is an in-person, full-time position in Arvada, CO. Remote work is not offered.  What you’ll do:

• Receive and verify invoices for accuracy and completeness before processing (3-way match) including proper approvals and account coding.
• Enter invoices into the accounting system, processing weekly and manual check runs as needed.
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and address payment-related inquiries.
• Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transfers.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date vendor files, including W-9 tracking, 1099’s, and other required documentation.                   

Who you are:

• Our Duck values: Growth, Creative Mindset, and Give a Shit.
• Dare to Win: Focus on 'we' over 'me,' embracing a team-oriented approach that seeks to contribute to a collective impact greater than the sum of individual parts.
• Care Passionately About the Greater Good: Engages and listens to others while adjusting communication style to fit the audience. Picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics, building connections across teams, functions, cultures, and levels.
• Driven to Succeed: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the business model, market dynamics, and revenue levers to inform and anticipate future strategies, changes, and trends.
• Hunger for Excellence: Bias for action, excellent planner, high intrinsic motivation, thrives in a result driven environment, maximizes opportunities, and makes bold decisions at opportune moments.

What you bring:

• Microsoft Office, including Excel (advanced-expert level), Word, and Outlook
• SAP Business One experience highly desired
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and thrives in a fast-paced result-oriented environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with a strong work ethic as well as a willingness to be a part of a team.
• Ability to quickly learn internal systems, workflows, and technologies.
• Bachelors in Accounting highly preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience working in Accounts Payable.

What we offer:

• A casual office environment
• Dog friendly workplace
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance with company paid portion.
• 401k Match
• Generous PTO plan (flexible time off plan)
  • We encourage employees to take the time they need! Employees are strongly encouraged to take 3-4 weeks of vacation time per year, in addition to holidays, company days off, etc.
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Stocked kitchen with free snacks and drinks.
• Free Duck Merchandise

Salary Range: $55,000-65,000 depending on experience. In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.
Additional Information: The Duck Company has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Mental/Physical Requirements:  While in the office this position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
EEO Statement: The Duck Company believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply. We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. The Duck Company is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.