Accountant Level 1

PDS Defense; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking an Accountant Level 1 to support accounts payable, invoice processing, and supplier communications within an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and strong MS Office skills.

The position requires the ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently or in a team, and maintain high-quality work products for deadlines. Security and citizenship requirements apply as described by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience handling accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Ability to resolve AP errors and perform root-cause analysis.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research issues and resolve AP errors.
• Support capture and processing of invoices from suppliers and internal customers.
• Respond to requests related to supply chain operations and payment status.
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers and resolve invoices in process.
• Perform root cause analysis to prevent aging of payables.
• Process utility invoices with proper authorization and documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate work products to meet deadlines.
• Manage competing priorities in a team environment.
• Gain experience in various AP systems and processes.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description

Administrative/Clerical

Accountant Level 1 Lakeland, FL Posted: 11/5/2026

Job ID#:

227075

Job Category:

Administrative/Clerical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Accountant Level 1- Aerospace/Aviation Manufacturing Industry , in Lakeland, FL. Job ID#227075

Job Description:

• Research issues and resolve AP errors.




• Provide excellent customer service and maintain frequent contact with business partners and suppliers.




• Support the capture and processing of invoices from our suppliers and internal customers.




• Support our internal and external customers by responding to requests on a broad range of topics related to and including supply chain operations.




• Support resolution of invoices in process to resolve errors and ensure timely payment to our suppliers.




• Perform root cause analysis to investigate and resolve financial issues to prevent the aging of payables.




• Effective Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel.




• Process utility invoices while ensuring timely authorization and documentation for on-going payments.




• Other duties include the support of requests, providing payment status, supporting adhoc requests for reporting, ERP system issue analysis.




• The candidate must be able to provide timely and accurate work products in order to support team deadlines.




• The candidate must have the ability to manage competing priorities on a continuous basis.




• Candidate should possess the ability to work effectively both independently and in a supportive team environment as expected. The candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in various AP systems and processes.




• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and may not hold dual citizenship due to system and security requirements.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act




• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance




• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers




• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled