Accounts Payable Specialist

Ensure that all accounts payable data is entered and processed in a timely manner for government contracts and commercial business. Research invoice discrepancies with purchasing and vendors and advise resolution needed. Complete statement analysis for suppliers and resolves discrepancies. Provide analytical spend reporting as requested. Assist with monthly AP close. What you will be responsible for: 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. Ensure that all accounts payable data is entered and processed in a timely manner for government contracts and commercial business. Research invoice discrepancies with purchasing and vendors and advise resolution needed. Complete statement analysis for suppliers and resolves discrepancies. Provide analytical spend reporting as requested. Assist with monthly AP close. What you will be responsible for: 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. What you will need to be successful in the role: Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient mathematical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel, preferred. Accredited Payable Specialist (APS) certification, preferred. Certification must be maintained through continuing professional education. Exposure to and/or knowledge of government AP contract processing preferred. The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and bonus package. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Generous paid time off program. Professional development and career advancement opportunities. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position $52,541.00 to $60,000 annually. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. #LI-MA1 What you will need to be successful in the role: Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient mathematical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel, preferred. Accredited Payable Specialist (APS) certification, preferred. Certification must be maintained through continuing professional education. Exposure to and/or knowledge of government AP contract processing preferred. The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and bonus package. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Generous paid time off program. Professional development and career advancement opportunities. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position $52,541.00 to $60,000 annually. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. #LI-MA1

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