Accounting Clerk II

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in Poway, California is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Finance and Administration division. The role supports a high-volume AP environment, uploading invoices, processing payments, and preparing reports under supervision.

Onsite, full-time hourly with family-friendly benefits and potential vendor setup responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 0–2 years in accounting, with strong MS Office and communication skills to

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2+ years in accounting or related field.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications, proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Good communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Upload invoices into the accounting system with the Accounts Payable team.
• Support weekly payment processing.
• Handle incoming paper mail and route to appropriate personnel.
• Perform moderately complex accounting tasks in AP environment.
• Compile data and prepare routine and non-routine reports.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external contacts.
• Manage workload to maintain timely invoice capture and resolve open items.
• Assist with vendor setup issues research and analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SAP

Job description

57643BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics and its affiliated companies are among the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development, ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk to join the Accounting division of our Finance and Administration group at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in Poway, California. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of general accounting tasks in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the Accounts Payable Team to upload invoices into the Company’s accounting system.
• Supports the execution of the weekly payment process.
• Responsible for handling all incoming paper mail and routing to appropriate personnel.
• Performs moderately complex general accounting support tasks in an accounts payable environment.
• Compiles data and prepares a variety of routine and non-routine reports.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries from internal and external contacts.
• Manages workload to maintain a consistent rate of invoice capture and resolves open items in a timely manner.
• Participates in the research and analysis of vendor setup issues.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a high school diploma and two or more years of progressive experience in an accounting department or a related field.
• Requires intermediate knowledge of computer applications with proficiency using all Microsoft Products (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as Adobe Acrobat. Experience with SAP is desirable.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of problems.
• Must have good communication, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and capable of effectively interacting with professional staff.

Job Category:

Finance/Accounting

Experience Level:

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Hourly

Pay Range Low:

48,500

Pay Range High:

72,125

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.