Description

　　The Accounts Payable Administrator at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is a key member of our Accounts Payable Team supporting our dedicated employee-owners working to solve problems of global importance. We are looking for a candidate who will provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, while also maintaining high levels of accuracy. The Accounts Payable Administrator will also build and maintain relationships with our customers through communication, education, and collaboration.

　　ARA’s Corporate office is focused on providing efficient, effective, and compliant business systems and financial records to our internal and external customers, maintaining a culture that minimizes bureaucracy and promotes both personal and professional growth, while maintaining a work-life balance.

　　Interested in becoming an employee-owner and joining our team? Here’s what you can expect in your role as our Accounts Payable Administrator:

　　Perform reviews for accuracy against company policies and procedures, address errors with appropriate users, and provide solutions in the following areas:

　　Accounts Payable Vouchers – review unit administrators data entry

　　Expense reports for travel and employee reimbursements

　　Company purchase card (P-Card) activity

　　Enter Corporate Accounts Payable vouchers and end of month transactions into Costpoint

　　Process weekly Accounts Payable check runs for multiple companies

　　Assist internal customers by troubleshooting and responding to daily help desk tickets

　　Maintain an Excel spreadsheet of divisional checking accounts and ensure monthly reconciliation to the general ledger

　　Support system and process improvement initiatives

　　Provide audit support and respond to various accounts payable queries

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Accounts Payable Administrator Requirements

　　Education and work experience to include either:

　　Associate degree in accounting, finance or related field and 1-2 years’ experience in accounting including data entry, coding, and review of AP invoices and travel expense reports using SAP Concur

　　High school diploma or equivalent and 3-4 years’ experience in accounting including data entry, coding and review of AP invoices and travel expense reports

　　Strong oral and written communication skills necessary to interact diplomatically and tactfully with all levels of internal and external customers with the highest level of professionalism

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook 365, Word, Excel, etc.

　　Professional, reliable, willing to learn and take initiative

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team

　　Customer service oriented

　　Detail oriented

　　Strong organizational skills

　　Ability to learn new systems quickly

　　Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

　　Candidates must be able to pass a background check, including a favorable credit check

　　Accounts Payable Administrator Preferences

　　Associates Degree in Accounting or a related field

　　2 years Government contracting experience

　　Proficient with Concur Travel & Expense system, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat

　　Experience using Deltek Costpoint

　　Knowledge of Cognos reporting

　　Working knowledge of government requirements related to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

　　This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

　　H YBRID WORK NOTICE: A hybrid work schedule may be available for qualified candidates that are able to commute to our Corporate Office in Albuquerque, NM.

　　Applied Research Associates, Inc. Company Information:

　　Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We invite you to visit our website (https://www.ara.com/) to learn more about who we are (https://www.ara.com/who-we-are/) , what we do (https://www.ara.com/what-we-do/) , the excellent careers (https://www.ara.com/careers/) and benefits (https://www.ara.com/benefits/) we offer and explore some of our featured offices (https://www.ara.com/featured-offices/) .

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Preferred

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

　　Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

　　Education

　　Preferred

　　Associates or better in AccountingExperience

　　Required

　　3-4 years: Experience in accounting including data entry, coding and review of A/P invoices and expense reportsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)