Accounts Payable Specialist

Requisition ID: 16946 Job Location(s): Time in Office: Hybrid At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better. Overview The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the North American Accounts Payable function at Crocs, Inc. This position provides leadership and subject matter expertise while partnering with internal stakeholders, vendors, and team members to ensure an efficient procure-to-pay (P2P) process, strong financial controls, and exceptional service delivery. What You'll Do Support daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor maintenance, and internal control compliance to ensure accurate and timely payments. Partner with Indirect Procurement, FP&A, internal stakeholders, vendors, and PTP peers across regions to support an efficient, standardized, and globally aligned procure-to-pay process. Review and approve payment files, special payment requests, and AP transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with established procedures. Serves as a key escalation point in AP inquiries and special Requests while ensuring compliance with AP policies, enforce ALM and AP approval workflows, and fraud prevention controls. Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, 1099 reporting requirements, and audit standards while supporting internal and external audit requests. Complete month-end AP accruals and related close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is accurate and complete. Provide oversight, training, mentoring, and subject matter expertise to AP team members and third-party service providers supporting the P2P function. Identify, recommend, implement, and document process improvements, best practices, and system enhancements to strengthen AP operations and service delivery. What You'll Bring to the Table Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, with 2+ years of accounts payable experience Positive, customer-focused mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships across the organization Demonstrated ability to lead, train, mentor, and positively influence team members while collaborating effectively with both internal and offshore partners in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, accounting principles, ERP systems, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications; SAP experience preferred. Experience supporting invoice processing technologies, including OCR and invoice automation technologies is a plus. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Proven problem-solving and process improvement skills, including the ability to identify root causes and drive operational efficiencies LI-Onsite #LI-AF1 The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law. Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Salary or Pay Range: $69,000 - $79,000 Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona. This organization participates in E-Verify . This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline. Job Category: Corporate Nearest Major Market: Denver