Accounts Payable Analyst

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc•Johnstown, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail‑driven Accounts Payable Analyst to join our team in Johnstown, PA. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our financial operations by ensuring vendor invoices are accurately processed, recorded, and paid on time. You’ll maintain precise accounting records, collaborate closely with internal departments, and serve as a key point of contact for vendor communication. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values accuracy, and takes pride in keeping financial processes running smoothly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
4+ years of experience in accounts payable or comparable field
Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve problems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe
Experience with accounting software
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise confidentiality

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices and ensure accuracy of coding and data entry
Understand and use banking applications to pay vendors and employees -via ACH, book transfers and/or wire transfers
Review and reconcile vendor statements to ensure that all outstanding payments are accurate
Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to corporate travel and expense policies.
Answer vendor inquiries and resolve any payment discrepancies
Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend changes to management
Reconciling payable reports each month to confirm that all amounts paid were accurate
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and documentation inconsistencies with vendors and internal departments.
Ensure vendor payments are processed on time.
Process high volumes of vendor invoices by matching them to purchase orders, receiving documents, and verifying account codes.
Conduct monthly reconciliations of accounts payable reports to ensure all payments have been accounted for and posted correctly.
Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports to identify spending trends, and support budget and forecast processes.
Make journal entries as necessary and accrual entries for processing
Administrator of Concur Expense
Administer corporate travel cards
Cognizance of unallowable and allowable costs for accurate reporting
Perform other related duties as required.