AP Specialist

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Summary

Processes vendor payments, reconciles accounts, and supports month-end close in a corporate accounting team using Excel and accounting systems.

Job Summary

The AP Specialist performs specialized accounting duties within the area of Accounts Payables. The AP Specialist also supports the Senior AP Specialist in performing month-end close, general ledger account reconciliations and year-end audit deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares and processes payments accurately and on time
Reviews and verifies purchase orders, statements, and invoices needed to prepare payments through applicable systems
Reconciles bills and account balances, identifies and resolves discrepancies
Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries, projects, and supporting documentation

Set up and maintain all internal customer accounts (payables)
Collaborate with vendors and WAI personnel to resolve processing account issues
Work with Accounting Manager and Asst. Controller for appropriate vendor credit lines
Balance various ledger accounts as assigned
Propose necessary adjustments and support as needed to account and support of journal entries
Assist with month end closing procedures in accounting system
Effectively apply and maintain appropriate proofs and checks
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Assist in preparing key associated reporting metrics
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Qualification & Job Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of work experience related to accounts payable, general ledger and financial accounting
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

Other Prerequisites

Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day. Occasional lifting and carrying to 50 lbs. Constantly requires clear vision to read printed material and computer screen. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist hands, and/or fingers. Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Notice to Applicants - Drug Free Workplace Western Aircraft, Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which strictly prohibits the use, purchase, sale or distribution of illegal drugs (meaning those drugs for which there is no generally accepted medical use, e.g., marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs), drug paraphernalia, or use of alcohol by an employee in company vehicle, at a job site, on company property, without company approval, or during work hours. A requirement for consideration of employment with Western Aircraft Inc. is the passing of a pre-employment test for the presence of illegal drugs. Any prospective employee who tests positive for the presence of illegal drugs will not be offered employment with the company. Applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will be required to comply with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy which also includes random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing choose one