Accounts Payable Analyst II

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

The accounts payable specialist is primarily responsible for supporting proper execution of accounts payable process to ensure accurate and timely payment for Airbus U.S Space and Defense, Inc. and its affiliates. Some of the main duties among other include, Invoice payment and expense report processing, and month-end close support. The position will aid the Accounts Payable Manager with all accounts payable operation and other business-related topics as required.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Corporate: 65%

• Support AP invoice payment processes
• Support physical check payment process including invoice review, voucher creation, voucher selection for payment and issuing a small number of paper checks and submission of respective positive pay file to the bank
• Support electronic payment process including, creating & uploading EFT file for ACH payments and wire submission for approval
• Analyze discrepant vouchers and identify the root cause of the problem and recommend solution to for improved accuracy and efficiency
• Support month-end close and reconciliation including reconciliation of AP subledger to General ledger, prepaid accounts, support bank reconciliation
• Manage the accounts payable mailbox for timely resolution
• Research and resolve accounts payable issues with vendors.
• Run and analyze daily reports

Travel and Expense: 15%

• Support employee expense report process using Concur and a functional back up to Concur administrator
• Reconcile AMEX Business Travel Account (BTA) and Concur travel expense on a monthly basis

Additional Responsibilities 20%

• Assist with ad hoc projects including but limited to process improvement, system integration, and other assigned accounting and finance activities

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent experience (3 or more years in accounting)

Experience:

• Required: 2-3 years of experience in Accounts payable
• Preferred: 3+ years of Accounts payable or General Ledger & Corporate Accounting experience or equivalent

Licensure/Certifications:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Required: Ability to solve problems
• Required: Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Preferred: Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standard (CAS)

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Position requires attention to detail, excellent organizational follow through skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in English required

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Preferred: