Accounts Payable (Ap) Supervisor

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor will support the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable function within both the Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SC&DE) and Autonomous Systems (AxS) business segments. In this role, The AP Supervisor will report to AV's Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable and assist the Accounts Payable staff with training, problem resolution, and monitoring daily activity. The AP Supervisor will also manage and review the invoice entry process and payments process to ensure proper coding, invoice approval and timeliness.

Position Responsibilities

• Voucher AP invoices, support check runs, ACH and wires, PSIGen (AP intake) and/or data entry as needed
• Review AP aging reports and payment requests from suppliers & employees to ensure timely approval of invoices and payments
• Coordinate verification of open receipts monthly and work with cross-department personnel to clear problem receipt information, as required
• Review setup of new suppliers including payment terms and banking information
• Identify procedure-enhancing processes to ensure timely payment of invoices and discount-taking opportunities
• Ensure the timely and accurate month-end closing of Accounts Payable, including monthly accruals of liabilities, in accordance with applicable internal controls (SOX)
• Monitor and assist with P-Card and T&E card program management and training of users
• Creates an environment of continuous process improvement and looks for opportunities for process re-engineering
• Ensures compliance with DE-542 and 1096/1098/1099 filings
• Responsible for account reconciliations and ensure discrepant items are resolved in a timely manner
• Participate in systems testing to ensure changes and upgrades are working as designed
• Supports Oracle Fusion implementation process, including testing and data migration efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Education

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 4-6 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisor experience with groups of 5 or more
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with strong people-skills are mandatory
• Demonstrated high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products, with emphasis on Excel
• Previous supervisor responsibility in a publicly traded company is preferred
• Previous experience with government contracting, FAR/CAS compliance and/or aerospace and defense industry are preferred
• Previous experience with Unanet and/or Oracle Fusion preferred

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Demonstrates competency in managing multiple priorities and achieving deadlines
• Skilled at working under short-term deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written).
• Focused on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$63,000 - $96,000

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.