This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

　　Job Description

　　EBAD’s continued growth requires a Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, to join our team and work with our accounting department to oversee our organization’s expenses.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Accounts Payable Specialist responsibilities include processing payments, verifying invoices, performs account reconciliations as needed, and avoids any instances of overlooked debt ensuring that all vendors are paid within a reasonable timeframe. This position will work with our accounting team to ensure the organization’s expenditures are accurate and our accounting practices are standardized across the organization.

　　Timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and credit card expenditures; ensuring 3-Way matching of invoices, prior to bill payment

　　Ensure proper approvals and coding for expenses

　　Prepare payment proposals for the AP accountant to issue checks and ACHs

　　Prepare wire request with all support back up and obtain proper approval

　　Prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in timely manner and provide excellent customer service to vendors and internal customers without compensating accuracy and compliance

　　Assist in resolution of problem invoices externally with vendors and internally with other departments (Receiving, Purchasing, etc.) with a focus on addressing the root cause

　　Maintaining W-9s and preparing 1099s

　　Reconciling vendor statements, including researching and correcting discrepancies

　　Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

　　Assist with audits and yearly control testing

　　Identify and work with team members to implement process improvements

　　Other duties as assigned based on prior experience, which may include account reconciliations or assisting other accounting functions

　　Requirements:

　　3+ years of experience in an Accounts Payable

　　High school diploma required

　　Advanced competency in accounting and business management software

　　In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles and accounting standards

　　Excellent collaboration and communication skills

　　Positive attitude, energetic, self-motivated and be a team player

　　Great time management and organizational skills

　　Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy

　　High attention to detail

　　Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

　　Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

　　Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.

　　We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

　　Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

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