Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!
Job Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices and issuing payments in accordance with company policies and procedures. They will collaborate with internal departments to ensure accuracy in all related financial reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sort, code and process invoices
Review invoices and classify disbursements to proper accounts and cost centers
Ensure proper 3-way match is maintained for all vendors prior to payments
Process invoices for payment and assess and resolve denied invoices
Verify vendor accounts, pay vendors, and resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies
Reconcile account transactions – AP Subledger with the General Ledger
Assist with month end close
Maintain month-end accounts payable reports
Maintain Accounts payable accrual accounts
Manage and assist others with the full Accounts Payable process
Maintaining vendor relationships in order to maintain their accounts;
review their statementsand other activities
Oversee expense reimbursement process and conduct variance analysis for expenses
Maintain and ensure compliance for 1099 filing by maintaining proper vendor information
Special projects and ad-hoc assignments
Provide supporting documentation for audits
Assist with other finance related duties as needed
Prepare and send Accounts Receivable invoices to customers and investigate customer queries on billing issues
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent years of experience in a related field
5-7 years of experience working in an Accounts Payable or similar role
3+ years of experience with data entry and data management
Experience in account reconciliation
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and general accounting structure, policies and procedures
General understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
Proficient PC skills and a working knowledge of ERP and Accounting software systems (D365 Dynamics, ERP a plus)
Proficient use of MS Office including Excel and Access
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $25.00 to $32.25 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
Discretionary bonus program
Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end vacation shutdown