Accounts Payable Specialist – Gov't Contracts & Spend

AAR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR is seeking a Finance professional to manage accounts payable for government contracts and commercial business from our Wood Dale HQ, with relocation to Chicago in 2027. Responsibilities include processing invoices, payment requests, and spend analysis, while ensuring controls and timely close.

The role requires an Associates degree or equivalent and proficiency in Excel; APS certification is preferred. Competitive benefits and a base salary in the mid-50k range accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required; experience may substitute.
• Strong mathematical skills and numeric aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; intermediate level preferred.
• APS certification preferred and must be maintained through continuing professional education.
• Knowledge of government AP contract processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process vendor invoices and expense reports to the correct accounts and cost centers.
• Execute 3-way, 2-way or non-PO standard process for invoice processing.
• Validate vendor accounts balances by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Perform spend analysis as required.
• Ensures adequate and continuous controls are executed for all assigned activities.
• Establishes and maintains productive cross functional business relationships.
• Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Proficient mathematical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Exposure to government AP contract | D

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

APS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AAR is seeking a Finance professional to manage accounts payable for government contracts and commercial business from our Wood Dale HQ, with relocation to Chicago in 2027. Responsibilities include processing invoices, payment requests, and spend analysis, while ensuring controls and timely close.

The role requires an Associates degree or equivalent and proficiency in Excel; APS certification is preferred. Competitive benefits and a base salary in the mid-50k range accompany the position.