Accounts Payable Specialist

Dayton Granger; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Mental health benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Great work-life balance

Tuition reimbursement

Team-building activities

Job summary

Dayton-Granger, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting/Finance Team. This full-time, in-office role handles bills, AP ledger management, and payment processing.

Ideal candidates will have 1+ year of accounting experience, strong AP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. ERP experience with Infor is a plus, and confidentiality is essential in handling financial information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates preferred.
• 1+ year accounting experience; strong AP knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP experience a plus.
• Proficient with PDF documents: scanning, editing, filing.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable functions, including payments and ledgers.
• Prepare and reconcile invoices, POs, debit/credit memos, and other docs.
• Obtain approvals/signatures for payments.
• Conduct audits and verify expense reports for accuracy.
• Post transactions and reconcile vendor accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Infor ERP

PDF editing tools

Job description

Immediately Hiring: Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, On-Site

Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance

Position Overview

DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG) is a third-generation family-owned aerospace manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, FL that has been proudly operating for more than 83 years. We design, test, and manufacture aircraft antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection components used on commercial, military, and private aircraft around the world. We have an average employee tenure of 8 years, reflecting our stability and strong company culture. See more about our benefits and why DG is a great place to work below.

DG is currently seeking a well-rounded Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic Accounting/Finance Team. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to handle our company's bills and manage the accounts payable ledger effectively. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong grasp of accounting principles, we invite you to apply for this full-time, in-office position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounts payable functions, including weekly payment duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare and reconcile invoices, purchase orders, debit/credit memos, and other financial documents.
• Obtain necessary approvals and signatures for payments.
• Conduct regular audits and verify expense reports for accuracy.

• Maintain accurate accounting ledgers by posting transactions and reconciling accounts.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and updating vendor information.
• Record sales taxes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist with document preparation and records management in accordance with company policies.
• Performadditional tasks assigned by management

• Follows allDG safety procedures as per company policies and per the FacilityEngineer/Safety Director

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an accounting environment, with a strong understanding of accounts payable principles.
• Experience with 2-way and 3-way matching for AP invoices.
• Proficiency with tracking, matching, coding and reconciling credit card transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (e.g., Infor) is a plus.
• Proficiency using pdf documents including scanning, editing, filing, combining, etc.
• Ability to work with personnel from various departments to obtain the various documents required.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills in English

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in compliance with company policy and applicable law.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets.

Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 8 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

Compliance Notice

• Equal Opportunity Statement: Dayton-Granger, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Export Compliance Notice: This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations.