Accounts Payable Analyst
About The Position
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems solutions, including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. The company believes its strengths are built on its people and offers a culture where employees contribute to successful missions in space and defense. EBAD is a growing private manufacturing and engineering services company seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Payable Analyst to join its Finance team. This role is critical in supporting the procure-to-pay process, with a strong focus on 3-way matching. The position offers significant cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to partner closely with Supply Chain and Operations to improve process efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance working capital discipline.
Requirements
- Associate's degree is required
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable or P2P experience
- Strong understanding of 3-way match and invoice exception resolution
- ERP experience required
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred
- Experience processing capital project invoices a plus
- SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform high-volume 3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and supplier invoices
- Investigate and resolve quantity and pricing discrepancies
- Ensure proper approvals and documentation are obtained prior to payment
- Monitor and manage blocked or exception invoices
- Review and process non-PO invoices in accordance with internal controls
- Ensure appropriate approvals and cost center allocations
- Identify opportunities to transition recurring non-PO spend into PO-based processes
- Partner with Buyers and Receiving to reduce invoice exceptions and improve 3-way match efficiency
- Assist in clearing GRNI-related issues
- Identify and recommend process improvements within the P2P cycle
- Support initiatives to streamline approval workflows and reduce aging
- Support month-end close by ensuring timely invoice processing and accrual support
- Maintain audit-ready documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and approval matrices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
