JOB SUMMARY

The Senior AP Specialist is responsible for specialized accounting work in addition to supporting & supervising the daily activities of Accounts Payables. In addition, performing month-end close, general ledger account reconciliations and year-end audit deliverables will be done by the Senior AP Specialist.

QUALIFICATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5+ years of work experience related to accounts payable, general ledger and financial accounting
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

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

• 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 key 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
• Perform and 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 and prepare key associated reporting metrics
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Learn and cross-train with other departmental accounting functions