Accounts Payable Clerk III

avav; Simi Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

avav is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk III to manage invoicing, payments, and expense reporting within a hybrid office setting. The role handles high-volume AP processing, vendor payments, and supports data entry and reporting in the ERP environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years AP experience, familiarity with Oracle and MS Office, and strong attention to detail to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years accounts payable experience preferred.
• 2–4 years of electronic expense reporting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Oracle Fusion experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Voucher A/P invoices and process payments to vendors.
• Perform full-cycle AP with two-/three-way matching in ERP (Oracle).
• Process 300–400 invoices per week with accuracy.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyze AP payments.
• Assist with training on automated expense reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk III is responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the Accounts Payable function, with emphasis on Expense Reporting duties. This generally includes receiving, processing, and verifying invoices; tracking, and recording purchase orders and processing of payments in a timely and efficient manner. This role will also be assigned responsibilities related to the expense reimbursement process, system data entry and reporting as well as assisting with user training.

Position Responsibilities

• Voucher A/P invoices and process payments to vendors
• Completes full-cycle accounts payable with electronic two-way and three-way matching of invoices in the ERP system (i.e. Oracle)
• Processes 300 – 400 invoices per week with accuracy
• Prepares ad hoc reports and performs analysis related to A/P payments
• Independently researches and resolves discrepancies found on invoices
• Supports check runs, ACH and wires, WebTop (or replacement system) data entry as needed
• Support invoice accruals
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
• Ensures efficient and timely Expense Report reviews and approvals based on Travel & Expense Policy
• Assists with training sessions with new employees and others, as needed, on the Automated Expense Reporting program
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• 2 – 4 years of Accounts Payable experience or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred
• 2 – 4 years of Electronic Expense Reporting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Ability to operate a calculator, computer, and other general office equipment
• Skilled at working under short-term deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline is preferred
• Previous Oracle Fusion experience is a plus
• Substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge & skills to complete a wide range of tasks
• Ability to work with little instruction on daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written).
• Focused on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Hybrid)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), per ITAR definition

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary

$25 - $36

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.