Accounts Payable Specialist

SkyCity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyCity VI, located in Charlotte Amalie, is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice processing and vendor payments. This role involves ensuring data accuracy and supporting financial operations for the redevelopment of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport and Cyril E. King Airport.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems. Join us in enhancing the air travel experience for the US Virgin Islands.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience with knowledge of purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office with the ability to learn new applications/tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices by reviewing, investigating discrepancies, validating, and processing invoices.
• Schedule and execute payments while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Purpose of the Job

SkyCity is the future of the US Virgin Islands air travel experience. SkyCity is engaged in a redevelopment of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix and the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas and will operate both airports with the highest international aviation standards and to ensure a modern gateway for the islands. Reporting to the Corporate Controller the Accounts Payable Specialist will collaborate with the finance team to support SkyCity’s financial operations. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing invoice processing and vendor payments while ensuring strong data accuracy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Regularly update financial systems and records to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage invoices by reviewing, investigating discrepancies, validating, and processing invoices
• Schedule and execute payments while adhering to company policies and procedures
• Reconcile accounts and maintain records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Generate detailed reports and assist with interim and year-end audit and reporting requirements
• Continuous improvement efforts to identify opportunities to optimize workflows
• General accounting support as required
• Maintain effective communication and vendor relationship

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices
• 2+ years of related experience with knowledge of purchasing, accounts payable and payroll preferred
• Proficiency in MS office with ability to learn new applications/tools
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines, prioritize and execute multiple tasks, while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and vendors