Senior AP Specialist — 9/80 Schedule & Growth

Praxy; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage AP processing for the Warfighter Systems division. This role includes Concur travel/expense approvals, payroll support as needed, and monthly closing journal entries, reporting to the General Accounting Manager in Roanoke, VA.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in AP, strong Excel skills, GAAP/SOX knowledge, and experience with Infor ERP.

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 GAAP, SOX controls, and ERP systems (Infor preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

SOX controls

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Infor ERP

Concur

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage AP processing for the Warfighter Systems division. This role includes Concur travel/expense approvals, payroll support as needed, and monthly closing journal entries, reporting to the General Accounting Manager in Roanoke, VA.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in AP, strong Excel skills, GAAP/SOX knowledge, and experience with Infor ERP.