Accounts Payable Lead at Sherpa 6

Littleton, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable Management, Invoice Processing, Vendor Management, Reconciliation, Compliance, Internal Controls, Cash Flow Planning, 1099 Reporting, Audit Support, Corporate Credit Card Management, Attention To Detail, Independent Work, High-Volume Transactions, Bill.com, Government Contracting, Microsoft Office

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Description Sherpa 6 is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Accounts Payable Lead to join our team. We build mission critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) as well as commercial customers. We are scaling fast and there’s real opportunity to grow with us. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team that values precision, integrity, and mission-driven work. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week of onsite work in our Littleton, CO office. What you will Own: You will be managing the full accounts payable function for the company. As the sole AP professional, this role owns end-to-end vendor payment process including invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliation, and compliance with company policies and internal controls. You will partner with Finance leadership on cash flow planning. At year-end, you will be responsible for generating 1099 forms and reporting them on IRS website. You will be AP subject matter expert during internal and external audits. In addition, you will own corporate credit card issuance process. You will also oversee and ensure accurate processing of vendor invoices for Sherpa 6 Aviation companies. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, capability to manage high-volume transactions while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation. What sets you apart: Beyond the technical skills, you bring a genuine can-do attitude and a people-first approach. Our team moves fast and the environment is dynamic – the candidates who thrive here are the ones who stay calm, stay curious, and bring good energy to every interaction. Requirements 5+ years of experience in accounting (or an equivalent mix of education, training, and hands-on work) and solid foundation in Accounts Payable Proficiency in Bill.com Experience in managing full-cycle AP independently Expertise supporting Government Contracting domain Expert in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new software tools Preferred Experience: Deltek Costpoint experience is a plus About Sherpa 6: At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way. Background/Drug Screening: Successful completion of a pre-employment background & drug screening will be required as a condition of hire. ADA: Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. EEO/AA: Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer. Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit. Salary Range: The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

Responsibilities

This role owns the full end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls. The lead will also partner with Finance leadership on cash flow planning and oversee processing for Sherpa 6 Aviation companies.