What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP Specialist position at Peraton?
We are growing and looking to fill a critical role with a motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. Working at Peraton means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Peraton employees will tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
As part of a team that manage the processing of Accounts Payable and related financial transactions, this position requires a highly collaborative and results oriented professional to accurately manage the flow of Accounts Payable invoices. The successful candidate will be hands-on and skilled in managing and processing Accounts Payable transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Process AP transactions ensuring invoices are processed timely each billing cycle.
- Manage and track vendor invoices and related purchase orders.
- Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Review all documents for accuracy and completeness, including proper documentation and approval prior to payment.
- Reconcile invoices, identify discrepancies and resolve billing issues.
- Participate in month end Accounts Payable closing process.
- Responsible for handling AP inquiries and following through to completion.
- Process Cost Transfers to reconcile accounting discrepancies.
- Participate in new system implementation projects.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Required:
- 3+ years of experience performing Accounts Payable processing.
- Overall understanding of the full AP cycle.
- Experience processing AP vouchers
- Proficiency with Excel
- Understanding of requirements for 1099 vendors and keeping track of vendors for year-end processing
Preferred:
- Deltek Costpoint experience.
- Experience with federal government regulations (FAR, JTR, GSA).
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work within a fast-paced team environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
