AP Specialist

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Aircraft Inc. is seeking an AP Specialist to perform specialized accounting duties in Accounts Payable and to support month-end close and reconciliations.

You will process payments, review POs/invoices, reconcile accounts, collaborate with the Accounting Manager, and help prepare reporting metrics while maintaining confidentiality.

Minimum 3+ years in accounts payable, general ledger, financial accounting, and intermediate Excel skills; pre-employment screening may apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience related to accounts payable, general ledger and financial accounting.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes payments accurately and on time.
• Reviews and verifies purchase orders, statements, and invoices needed to prepare payments through applicable systems.
• Reconciles bills and account balances, identifies and resolves discrepancies.
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries, projects, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month end closing procedures in accounting system.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Financial accounting

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The AP Specialist performs specialized accounting duties within the area of Accounts Payables. The AP Specialist also supports the Senior AP Specialist in performing month-end close, general ledger account reconciliations and year-end audit deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes payments accurately and on time
• Reviews and verifies purchase orders, statements, and invoices needed to prepare payments through applicable systems
• Reconciles bills and account balances, identifies and resolves discrepancies
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries, projects, and supporting documentation

• Set up and maintain all internal customer accounts (payables)
• Collaborate with vendors and WAI personnel to resolve processing account issues
• Work with Accounting Manager and Asst. Controller for appropriate vendor credit lines
• Balance various ledger accounts as assigned
• Propose necessary adjustments and support as needed to account and support of journal entries
• Assist with month end closing procedures in accounting system
• Effectively apply and maintain appropriate proofs and checks
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist in preparing key associated reporting metrics
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Qualification & Job Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of work experience related to accounts payable, general ledger and financial accounting
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day. Occasional lifting and carrying to 50 lbs. Constantly requires clear vision to read printed material and computer screen. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist hands, and/or fingers. Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.