Accounts Payable Specialist

Kratos Defense

Birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Billing, Check Processing, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Deltek Costpoint, Expense Reporting Software, Expense Reports, Government Contracts, Government Reporting, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Time Management, Travel Policy
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
1 day ago

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, obtain proper approvals, match invoices against purchase orders, code invoices, research and resolve discrepancies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Review and process invoices and check requests in accordance with Company policies and procedures
  • Process expense reports including review for compliance with the Company travel policy and government contractor guidelines
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
  • Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries
  • Assist in identifying cost control opportunities and other projects as needed
  • Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Review and process invoices and check requests in accordance with Company policies and procedures
  • Process expense reports including review for compliance with the Company travel policy and government contractor guidelines
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
  • Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries
  • Assist in identifying cost control opportunities and other projects as needed
  • Other duties may be assigned


Keyword: Accounts Payable Specialist
Required Experience:

Required Experience:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years demonstrated Accounts Payable experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of accounting policies and practices
  • Experience working with purchasing cards and reconciling p-card statements
  • Experience with PO processing (3-way match)
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred
  • Experience with expense reports for government strongly preferred
  • Experience with an expense reporting software, such as, Concur or Chrome River preferred
  • Experience working in a government contracting environment preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position involves work in an office an dlaboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

  • Safety Glasses
  • Hearing Protection (varies based on tasks)
  • Shoe Covers

Physical Demands

In performing the work for this position, the Accounts Payable Specialist must be able to:

  • Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
  • Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.

From: Kratos Defense

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