Accounts Payable Analyst II (Contract)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Analyst II supports the accurate and timely execution of accounts payable processes for Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. and its affiliates. The role processes invoice payments and employee expense reports, supports month-end close activities, and assists the Accounts Payable Manager with accounts payable operations and other business-related needs. The position supports corporate accounts payable, including physical check and electronic payment processes, voucher review and creation, payment file preparation, discrepancy analysis, reconciliations, mailbox management, vendor issue resolution, and daily reporting. It also supports employee expense reporting through Concur, serves as functional backup to the Concur administrator, and reconciles the AMEX Business Travel Account and Concur travel expenses. Additional work may include process improvement, system integration, and other assigned accounting and finance activities. The position requires eligibility as a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition and involves 5% domestic and international travel. The work includes operating office and personal electronic equipment and may involve carrying or lifting items up to 25 pounds, prolonged sitting or standing, and occasional squatting or kneeling.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience of at least 3 years in accounting.
2–3 years of experience in accounts payable.
Ability to solve problems.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Attention to detail and excellent organizational follow-through skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
Proficiency in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Eligibility as a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of accounts payable, general ledger, and corporate accounting experience, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Experience with Costpoint, SAP, or an equivalent ERP system.
Experience with Concur.

Responsibilities

Support accounts payable invoice payment processes.
Support physical check payments by reviewing invoices, creating vouchers, selecting vouchers for payment, issuing a small number of paper checks, and submitting the corresponding positive pay file to the bank.
Support electronic payments by creating and uploading EFT files for ACH payments and submitting wires for approval.
Analyze discrepant vouchers, identify root causes, and recommend solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Support month-end close and reconciliations, including reconciling the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger, prepaid accounts, and bank accounts.
Manage the accounts payable mailbox and help ensure timely resolution of inquiries.
Research and resolve accounts payable issues with vendors.
Run and analyze daily reports.
Support employee expense report processing using Concur and provide functional backup to the Concur administrator.
Reconcile the AMEX Business Travel Account and Concur travel expenses monthly.
Assist with ad hoc projects, including process improvement, system integration, and other assigned accounting and finance activities.