Accounts Payable Associate (REF2247F)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Associate is a critical finance role responsible for accounts payable processing as well as salaried payroll processing for the Warfighter Systems business unit. 

• Process accounts payable invoices
• Maintain accounts payable ledger
• Schedule weekly check run and process wire payments
• Process debit memos
• Maintain cash forecast
• Accrue and file sales tax on a monthly basis
• Work closely with purchasing and receiving departments to resolve issues
• Official liaison with vendors to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Perform monthly closing activities, journal entries and reporting as required
• Work closely with managers to ensure all employees’ records are received in a timely manner
• Classify hours in accordance with rules and regulations
• Process garnishments, child support, and tax related reports
• Prepare weekly payroll reports
• Verify payroll data related to new hires
• Assist with quarterly inventory process
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Qualifications

• College Degree (Finance or Accounting preferred), or equivalent years experience in field
• Minimum 1 year of previous accounts payable experience.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Assertive and productive personality to deal with a customer’s Accounts Receivable department on payment issues.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively over the phone      
• Overall mindset of continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be able to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Experience with MS Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Working knowledge of Accounting principles.

Preferred

• Ability to operate a Ten-key machine with accuracy and speed.

Additional Information

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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