Accounts Payable and Procurement Specialist

The Accounts Payable & Purchasing Specialist is a crucial member of our growing Finance and Accounting team and plays a vital role in processing financial transactions for the company. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process high-volume of vendor invoices
• Prepares and sends POs to vendors or internal departments
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts and the resolution of any discrepancies
• Ensure all invoices have proper backup, coding, and approvals before processing
• Assist with vendor payments, travel and expense reimbursements, corporate credit card reconciliations, and international payments
• Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing from vendors
• Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process
• Manage vendor onboarding process including setting-up credit terms, up-to-date W9 forms and other necessary information
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies
• Contribute to automation and process improvement projects
• Establish and maintain electronic repository for supporting documentation related to all purchasing and reimbursements
• Assist the Finance team with other ad-hoc projects as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (accounting, finance or business a plus)
• 2+ years of accounts payable, finance, or accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Quickbooks or equivalent ERP/accounting system
• Ability to thrive at an early-stage startup where you will have the opportunity to help create and optimize key systems and processes
• Working knowledge of procurement and cost accounting
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, time management and work prioritization
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ensures confidentiality and controls access to sensitive information
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus