Accounts Payable Specialist III

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage AP invoices, maintain the AP ledger, and support monthly closing activities. This role also oversees Concur travel and expense approvals and provides payroll backup as needed.

The position collaborates closely with Purchasing and Receiving, liaises with external vendors to resolve payment issues, and supports ERP-related accounting processes in the legacy and new Infor ERP systems at the Roanoke site.

Qualifications

• College degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5+ years Accounts Payables experience; payroll experience is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written, and organizational skills.
• Professional phone communication and vendor interaction.
• Continuous improvement mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payables invoices.
• Maintain Accounts Payables ledger.
• Schedule weekly check runs and wire payments.
• Process debit memos.
• Support cash disbursements pacing and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage Concur travel and expense report approvals.
• Accrue and file Sales Tax monthly.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve issues.
• Liaise with external vendors to resolve payment issues.
• Perform monthly closing activities and journal entries.
• Provide payroll processing backup as needed.
• Assist with quarterly inventory counts/audits.
• Support ERP system processes (Infor) with Finance & IT.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Phone communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Education

College degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Infor ERP

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a critical Finance/Accounting role primarily responsible for Accounts Payable processing for the Warfighter Systems division. In addition, this role manages Concur travel and expense report approval processing, supports payroll processing as required, and prepares various monthly Closing journal entries. The Accounts Payable Specialist will report directly to the General Accounting Manager for the Warfighter Systems division in Roanoke, VA.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Process Accounts Payables invoices.
• Maintain Accounts Payables ledger.
• Schedule weekly check runs and process wire payments.
• Process debit memos.
• Support Cash disbursements pacing and help maintain Cash Flow forecasting.
• Manage Concur travel and expense report approvals and processing.
• Accrue and file Sales Tax on a monthly basis.
• Work closely internally with Purchasing and Receiving departments to resolve issues.
• Official liaison with external vendors to resolve payment issues in a timely manner.
• Perform various monthly closing activities, journal entries, and reporting as required.
• Backup to support various Payroll processing, reporting, and related activities.
• Assist with quarterly Manufacturing physical inventory counts/audits as required.
• Partner with Finance & IT teams to support key Accounting/Finance related processes in legacy ERP system and new A&D Infor ERP system being implemented at Roanoke site.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 2-5+ years Accounts Payables work experience preferred. Direct payroll experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively over the phone.
• Assertive and productive personality to deal with external vendors on payment issues.
• Overall mindset of continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements across department.
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and ERP systems (Infor preferred).