Accounts Payable Specialist IV

Amentum•Richmond, VA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. The Accounts Payable Specialist will review and action the accounting of invoices and expense reports within the department. The post holder will assist in monitoring onbase queues, purchase order discrepancy report (as assigned) and assist to support the objectives of the AP department Reports to Accounts Payable Manager, remote telework.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent; 3-5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree.
Experience in accounting, preferably in handling Accounts Payable of large organization.
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable functions within a multinational company.
Experience in handling Accounts Payable in ERP environment.
Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point and extensive knowledge of Costpoint & Cognos reports.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and work well under pressure.
US Citizenship is required to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in government or public sector.

Responsibilities

Proactively resolving complex vendor discrepancies, including tri-way matching errors, historical reconciliation, and disputes requiring negotiation.
Gathers, analyzes, and interprets vendor financial data to present trend analysis and detailed AP reports to management.
Analyzing existing AP processes to identify bottlenecks and recommending or implementing improvements for better efficiency and accuracy.
Perform efficient review of Onbase queues and ensures that pending invoices in personal and items in process queues are addressed in a timely manner.
Record and process high value/critical Invoices.
Monitor purchase order discrepancy report to identify good to approve invoices and submit report to AP manager every day.
Coordinate with programs/sites and Domestic AP to resolve any queries that may arise during purchase order discrepancy review in an efficient and timely manner.
Upload documents to Onbase.
Review AP mailbox every week and ensure that invoices received from suppliers and programs are logged and uploaded to onbase in a timely manner.
Coordinate with program finance offices, project accountants and domestic AP team, to resolve any accounts payable related issues.
Prepare foreign currency analysis details for domestic AP team.
Assist with improving AP processes in all areas of assigned responsibilities and timely report of any issues.
Perform all required statistical and clerical duties necessary in area of assignment.
Follow standard practice in procedures at beginning and ending of fiscal year and calendar year.
Maintain all files in a neat, orderly and up-to-date condition.
Perform the work of lower-level Accounting Clerks as required.