Accounts Payable Specialist

LMI•Tysons, VA

25d

About The Position

LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on accelerating government impact through innovation and technology. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, it serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors. The Accounts Payable Specialist processes travel vouchers, expense reimbursements, vendor invoices, and other payment requests. The role reviews travel expenses for compliance with LMI policies, responds to employee questions about expense submissions and payment status, and codes and enters payment data into the appropriate accounting systems. It also tests Costpoint system changes, supports process improvements, participates in a rotating Tuesday EFT check run, and maintains accounting records and archives.

Requirements

A degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is strongly preferred; significant equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Three or more years of progressively responsible work experience in a business environment is desired.
Three or more years of Accounts Payable experience is desired.
Strong computer skills and ability to use spreadsheet software.
Experience with DELTEK Costpoint is required; Time and Expense experience is preferred.
Experience in government contracting accounting is required.
Knowledge of FAR and JTR regulations.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent English grammar and strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to compose, edit, and proofread business correspondence.
Strong time-management and planning skills, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments with little supervision.
Attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and listening skills; ability to communicate and work professionally.
Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and shifting priorities, and to work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to contribute to a professional work environment through integrity, teamwork, and positive communication.
Ability to maintain familiarity with current LMI policies and procedures and absolute confidentiality in business matters.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Experience with Time and Expense.

Responsibilities

Process travel vouchers and employee expense reimbursements.
Respond to employee requests concerning expenses, including questions about submission and payment status.
Review and approve travel expenses against LMI policy requirements and restrictions.
Verify and prepare vendor invoices, travel vouchers, employee reimbursements, and other payment requests for entry into Accounts Payable and Purchase Order applications, ensuring required supporting documentation is present and company procedures are followed.
Assign appropriate general ledger and project number codes to invoices and other payment requests.
Enter accounts payable data into the automated module within the required time frame for scheduled payments.
Test Costpoint system changes and report findings.
Suggest process improvements and support improvement initiatives.
Rotate in the Tuesday EFT check run.
Maintain control of current accounting files, records, and archives using physical and data-imaging processes.
Periodically review documents with management to ensure proper filing and adequate data backup.