Accounts Payable Specialist

ASRC Federal•Reston, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a hybrid position within our Shared Services Center at our Reston, VA location. We seek an experienced, reliable, and precise professional to help us properly manage expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Deliver exemplary levels of service to all customer types while consistently ensuring internal and external financial controls and standards are met. Key Role: Maintain general knowledge and understanding of Financial Accounting and internal controls related to the purchase to pay process. Analyze and review all items submitted for payment to determine the accuracy of account distribution, proper approval and compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Execute timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, credit memos and disbursements under limited supervision to ensure valid, timely payments to vendors. Research, analyze, and resolve Vendor and account discrepancies. Comply with and maintain data integrity of confidential information, security policies and procedures. Assist in month-end accounting close functions, including supporting sub-ledger reconciliations for applicable accounts. Resolve internal and external customer and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the payment process by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and maximize efficiencies. Monitor multiple shared mailboxes to ensure e-mails are addressed properly and promptly. Perform the duties listed, as well as other miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed to support the Accounts Payable unit and/or Finance department with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Requirements

AA/AS in Accounting/Finance or related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience or HS diploma with 3-4 years of relevant experience.
Strong Excel skills required along with proficiency in other MS Office tools.
Excellent data entry speed and accuracy.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
Meet tight deadlines which may require working outside of standard work hours as necessary.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail.
Capable of analyzing data and making recommendations based on it.
Process oriented and proactive.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Costpoint is desired.
Experience with accounting and federal contracting regulations (e.g. GAAP, CAS, FAR, FTR, JTR) desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain general knowledge and understanding of Financial Accounting and internal controls related to the purchase to pay process.
Analyze and review all items submitted for payment to determine the accuracy of account distribution, proper approval and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Execute timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, credit memos and disbursements under limited supervision to ensure valid, timely payments to vendors.
Research, analyze, and resolve Vendor and account discrepancies.
Comply with and maintain data integrity of confidential information, security policies and procedures.
Assist in month-end accounting close functions, including supporting sub-ledger reconciliations for applicable accounts.
Resolve internal and external customer and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the payment process by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and maximize efficiencies.
Monitor multiple shared mailboxes to ensure e-mails are addressed properly and promptly.
Perform the duties listed, as well as other miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed to support the Accounts Payable unit and/or Finance department with professionalism and a sense of urgency.