AP Specialist

A defense & space organization is seeking to hire an entry-level AP Specialist. Any previous experience with POs is a huge plus. Willing to look at any recent grad profiles with internship experience.

• Performs financial tasks in Accounts Payable such as review of vendor invoices, preparation of vouchers and data entry.
  
• Strong financial skills and the ability to reconcile contract financial information using data from multiple financial systems.
  
• Assist in maintaining accounting / internal controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  
• Participate in the preparation of documents for internal and external audits.
  
• Ensures timely exchanges of financial information with external organizations/agencies and verifies accuracy.
  
• Assists or coordinates the filing, archiving, and distribution of financial documents.
  
• Analyzes and resolves complex issues and/or discrepancies that arise regarding the financial processes performed by the relevant division.
  
• Perform special projects as requested by management
  
• Review and approve expense reports
  
• Process and reconcile credit card purchase for the company
  
• Code invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.
  
• Prepares non-inventory purchase order requisitions and attaches the corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation.
  
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance
  
• At least one year of experience with the day-to-day processing of Accounts Payables
  
• Concur experience a plus
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Mail
  
• Experience with ERP Systems
  
• Excellent problem solving and communications skills, both written and verbal
  
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  
• Detail oriented with high level of ethics
  
• Self-starter, able to work both independently and in team environment