Accounts Payable Specialist

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Denver, CO, USA
In-Office
23-31 Hourly
Junior
Information Technology • Logistics • Real Estate • Energy
The Role
Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle: validate and process high-volume invoices, perform 2- and 3-way matching, resolve exceptions, communicate with vendors and internal partners, support payments and reconciliations, assist month-/year-end close, and identify process improvements to strengthen controls and reduce rework.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Company:

Prologis

Accounts Payable Specialist, Denver

A day in the life

The Accounts Payable Specialist helps ensure supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with established controls. This role manages activities across the accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice validation, purchase order matching, exception resolution, vendor communication, payment support, reconciliations, and close activities. The specialist partners with Procurement, Receiving, Property or Business Operations, Accounting, Treasury, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve upstream processes. Success in this role requires careful execution, sound judgment, responsive service, and a focus on reducing rework while strengthening controls.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Process high volumes of purchase order and non-purchase order invoices within established service-level expectations, validating supplier, legal entity, invoice, currency, tax, coding, approval, and supporting-document details.
  • Perform 2-way and 3-way matching, identify duplicate invoices or payments, and resolve pricing, quantity, receipt, coding, approval, and purchase order exceptions.
  • Monitor workflow queues, aging, rejected items, and payment holds; prioritize time-sensitive items and escalate unresolved risks before deadlines are missed.
  • Respond to vendor and internal customer inquiries regarding invoice status, payment timing, remittance details, and account issues, partnering across functions to reach timely resolution.
  • Support supplier onboarding, vendor master changes, and check, ACH, wire, virtual card, and other payment activities in accordance with established documentation and control requirements.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and assigned accounts, investigate reconciling items, and support month-end and year-end close, accruals, reporting, and audit requests.
  • Use reports and process data to identify recurring issues, improve workflows, reduce manual effort and rework, strengthen controls, and support system, automation, testing, documentation, and cross-training activities.

Building blocks for success

Required:

  • Relevant accounts payable or transaction-processing experience.
  • Ability to execute the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, approvals, exception handling, vendor inquiries, and payment support.
  • Experience using an ERP or financial system and an invoice workflow or imaging application.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Ability to process high-volume transactions accurately and meet deadlines and service-level commitments.
  • Ability to research transactions, interpret supporting documentation, identify root causes, and resolve reconciling items.
  • Clear and professional communication with vendors, business partners, and management.
  • Ability to follow policies, maintain confidentiality, protect sensitive financial and vendor information, and escalate issues appropriately.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or a comparable large-scale ERP.
  • Experience in a large, multi-entity, shared-services, real estate, or global organization.
  • Exposure to vendor master controls, supplier tax reporting, sales and use tax, or international payment requirements.
  • Experience with operational reporting, dashboards, cloud-based analytics tools, system implementations, user acceptance testing, automation, or accounts payable process improvement.
  • Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: $22.60 - $31.25 per hour ($47,000 - $65,000 annual). Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Additional Locations:

Skills Required

  • Relevant accounts payable or transaction-processing experience
  • Ability to execute the end-to-end accounts payable cycle (invoice processing, PO matching, approvals, exception handling, vendor inquiries, payment support)
  • Experience using an ERP or financial system and an invoice workflow or imaging application
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Ability to process high-volume transactions accurately and meet deadlines and service-level commitments
  • Ability to research transactions, interpret supporting documentation, identify root causes, and resolve reconciling items
  • Clear and professional communication with vendors, business partners, and management
  • Ability to follow policies, maintain confidentiality, protect sensitive financial and vendor information, and escalate issues appropriately
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or a comparable large-scale ERP
  • Experience in a large, multi-entity, shared-services, real estate, or global organization
  • Exposure to vendor master controls, supplier tax reporting, sales and use tax, or international payment requirements
  • Experience with operational reporting, dashboards, cloud-based analytics tools, system implementations, UAT, automation, or AP process improvement
  • Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency

Prologis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Prologis and has not been reviewed or approved by Prologis.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered fair to competitive across many roles, with some citing industry-leading salary and strong total rewards in select positions. Feedback suggests total compensation compares well when factoring in bonuses and stock programs.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that bolster long-term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a standout element of the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as generous, including substantial PTO, paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Feedback suggests these provisions support work-life balance alongside flexible scheduling.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco , CA
1,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with top manufacturing and distribution companies (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi), we ensure timely delivery of the products that make modern life possible.

Why Work With Us

We embrace change. We ask “why” and trust that discomfort and failure are part of success. We listen, question, then commit to each other. Together as one team, we actively seek and leverage different perspectives, challenge our own best ideas and commit to a common goal. We simplify and sprint. Speed and agility drive results.

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