Accounting Specialist III

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).