Accounts Payable Specialist

Brand:

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. We believe that there is no better way to make someone's day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

POSITION MISSION

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.

Please Note: The range provided below encompasses a wide range of Bagel Brands roles. The specific salary/hourly range for this role is

• Department: Accounting
• Hourly Range: $27/hr to $32/hr based on experience
• Bonus: 5% annual incentive target

This position is located in Denver, CO. Address: 1720 S. Bellaire Street, Skybox suite, Denver, CO 80222. To foster collaboration, innovation, and team engagement, all employees are expected to work in the office four (4) days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of AP processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite 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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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).

EDUCATION - TRAINING - EXPERIENCE

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

Physical Demands:

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.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. The Company reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the Company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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.

**Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

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 accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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.