AP Specialist

Job Summary The AP Specialist performs specialized accounting duties within the area of Accounts Payables. The AP Specialist also supports the Senior AP Specialist in performing month-end close, general ledger account reconciliations and year-end audit deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities Prepares and processes payments accurately and on time

Reviews and verifies purchase orders, statements, and invoices needed to prepare payments through applicable systems

Reconciles bills and account balances, identifies and resolves discrepancies

Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries, projects, and supporting documentation

Set up and maintain all internal customer accounts (payables)

Collaborate with vendors and WAI personnel to resolve processing account issues

Work with Accounting Manager and Asst. Controller for appropriate vendor credit lines

Balance various ledger accounts as assigned

Propose necessary adjustments and support as needed to account and support of journal entries

Assist with month end closing procedures in accounting system

Effectively apply and maintain appropriate proofs and checks

Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data

Assist in preparing key associated reporting metrics

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Qualification & Job Requirements Minimum 3+ years of work experience related to accounts payable, general ledger and financial accounting

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

Other Prerequisites Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day. Occasional lifting and carrying to 50 lbs. Constantly requires clear vision to read printed material and computer screen. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist hands, and/or fingers. Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.