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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Ability to analyze financial data and prepare ad hoc reports Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment under supervision Knowledge of local and state grants Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written