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Job Description

EBAD’s continued growth requires an Accounts Payable Specialist, reporting to the Accounting Manager, to join our team and work with our accounting department to oversee our organization’s expenses.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Specialist responsibilities include processing payments, verifying invoices, performs account reconciliations as needed, and avoids any instances of overlooked debt ensuring that all vendors are paid within a reasonable timeframe. This position will work with our accounting team to ensure the organization’s expenditures are accurate and our accounting practices are standardized across the organization.

Timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and credit card expenditures; ensuring 3-Way matching of invoices, prior to bill paymentEnsure proper approvals and coding for expensesPrepare payment proposals for the AP accountant to issue checks and ACHsPrepare wire request with all support back up and obtain proper approvalPrioritize, organize, and complete tasks in timely manner and provide excellent customer service to vendors and internal customers without compensating accuracy and complianceAssist in resolution of problem invoices externally with vendors and internally with other departments (Receiving, Purchasing, etc.) with a focus on addressing the root causeMaintaining W-9s and preparing 1099sReconciling vendor statements, including researching and correcting discrepanciesMaintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practicesAssist with audits and yearly control testingIdentify and work with team members to implement process improvementsOther duties as assigned based on prior experience, which may include account reconciliations or assisting other accounting functions

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in an Accounts Payable functionHigh school diploma requiredAdvanced competency in accounting and business management softwareIn-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles and accounting standardsExcellent collaboration and communication skillsPositive attitude, energetic, self-motivated and be a team playerGreat time management and organizational skillsMust be reliable and extremely trustworthyHigh attention to detail

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.