Unity Accounts Payable-Accounts Receivable Specialist

SilencerCo•Broussard, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable–Accounts Receivable Specialist supports the financial operations of an assembly manufacturing facility by managing vendor invoices, customer billings, and cash applications. The role maintains a strong manufacturing focus on purchase order matching, receiving documentation, and inventory-related transactions. This position works closely with purchasing, receiving, production, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure accurate accounting records, timely transaction processing, and effective cash flow management. All AR/AP reporting and accounting records remain at the Unity Tactical entity level. CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP Unity Tactical partners with a centralized Corporate Treasury and Corporate Tax team. The Specialist is responsible for preparing organized and validated payment batches and coordinating with Corporate Treasury for final payment execution. The Specialist also collaborates with Corporate Tax on tax coding and compliance matters. WORK ENVIRONMENT Office-based role within a manufacturing facility Requires regular interaction with production, receiving, and warehouse personnel Occasional overtime may be required during month-end close or periods of increased production activity

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
Equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Working knowledge of three-way matching and manufacturing purchasing processes
Understanding of inventory accounting and Cost of Goods Sold concepts
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP software
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of core sales and use tax concepts with ability to collaborate with Corporate Tax

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of AP and AR experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP systems supporting manufacturing operations
Prior experience supporting sales and use tax processes or maintaining exemption certificates

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices for materials, components, tooling, freight, supplies, and manufacturing services
Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices
Partner with purchasing and receiving teams to resolve price, quantity, or delivery discrepancies
Code invoices accurately to appropriate general ledger accounts, job numbers, or work orders
Monitor accounts payable aging and follow up on outstanding balances
Support month-end accruals including Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI)
Prepare weekly payment batches and coordinate with Corporate Treasury for payment release
Maintain organized documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements
Apply and post customer payments and reconcile cash receipts
Generate customer invoices accurately and on time
Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collection follow-up
Work with sales, customer service, and logistics teams to resolve billing or payment issues
Maintain customer credit files and assist with credit limit reviews
Maintain customer exemption certificates where applicable
Develop working knowledge of Louisiana sales and use tax requirements impacting Unity Tactical operations
Review customer invoices for proper taxability and exemption documentation
Assist with vendor invoice use tax assessment where applicable
Maintain resale and exemption certificates in coordination with Corporate Tax
Partner with Corporate Tax on questions related to product taxability, nexus, and ERP tax coding
Serve as local liaison to Corporate Tax for information requests supporting monthly and quarterly filings prepared by corporate
Ensure transactions are recorded with accurate tax codes and supporting documentation
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Provide documentation and explanations for internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting and ERP processes
Collaborate with corporate teams on ERP master data updates impacting AP, AR, and tax coding