Accounts Payable Specialist

Title Accounts Payable Specialist About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms. EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer. Description

Client Organization Scope:

• $150m+ Revenue
• 300+ vendors in AP system
• 80-85% of invoices are PO-related and require 3-way match
• Multi-site responsibility

Accountability:

Owns execution of full-cycle Accounts Payable process. Prepares and processes all accounts payable according to terms, resolving any discrepancies between PO/Receiver/Invoice as needed with limited supervision. Corporate Credit Card reconciliation and follow up on delinquent submissions.

Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Must have experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Performs 3-way match of PO, receiver and invoices
• Contacts vendors as needed to request statements and resolve any issues or respond to their inquiries; Assists in resolution of complaints between vendor and customer
• Communicates with buyers on PO discrepancies
• Distributes non-PO invoices for approval
• Processes corporate purchasing credit cards
• Prepares weekly vendor payments by check and ACH; prepares Positive Pay and ACH files for uploading to bank site
• Controls check signatures and distribution to vendors
• Responsible for following up on outstanding "uncashed" checks
• Maintains W-9 documents for all vendors to accurately produce annual 1099s
• Assists with annual financial audits
• Assists accounting staff in the month end close process; ensure that all invoices are posted in the appropriate fiscal month and all invoices that have not yet been received are properly accrued for.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for all accounts payable transactions
• Participates in training and instruction as directed
• Reviews Accounts Payable Aging and Goods Received and Not Invoiced reports for accuracy maintaining GRNI under 90 days of receipt.

The above listed responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or comparable work experience; 3+ years'
• Must have experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook software applications, knowledge of Epicor a plus
• Working knowledge of chart of accounts for proper general ledger coding.
• Demonstrated time management skills with good attention to detail
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently to identify and resolve exceptions and discrepancies

Shift Days Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington Category Accounting/Finance Req Number ACC-25-00007 Position Accounts Payable Specialist Close Date Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Hiring Manager(s)

This position is currently accepting applications.