What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Lead position at Special Aerospace Services?
Accounts Payable Lead
Huntsville, AL
Who We Are
SAS is an aerospace and defense company specializing in engineering, hardware, products, and mission-critical communication systems to meet customer needs during the life cycle of a program or project. The SAS team provides engineering services, counter-hypersonic missile defense, mission-critical communications and technology solutions, and precision machining to defense, intelligence, and space customers. Our clients include NASA, DoD, and commercial space providers. As a lifecycle company, we have established dedicated teams to meet customer needs at any stage in the lifecycle of a program or project. Whether it is R&D, proposal support, systems engineering, digital engineering, or the manufacturing and delivery of hardware, SAS is the go-to company for engineering and hardware in the space industry.
Your Role
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Lead who will ensure that all payment requests are properly approved and documented, that vendors are paid according to payment terms/plans to avoid any service interruptions, and that they take advantage of cash management opportunities.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Knowledgeable and ability to communicate company policies and procedures to those responsible for incurring expenditures and inform management of any issues
- Understanding government accounting, company processes, and accounting system functionality and applying business knowledge and reasoning ability to resolve accounting tasks and issues
- Proficient in accounting systems, including Unanet and Microsoft Office Suite applications, is preferred
- Ability to prioritize tasks, receive guidance and work independently, be action-oriented, understand key objectives, meet accounting timelines, and display ethics and values in all actions
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives invoices directly from vendors and forward to department managers for review and approval
- Review all payment requests for appropriate documentation and requisite approval authority
- Enter properly approved invoices and other contractual obligations into the accounts payable system for payment
- Prioritizes invoice payment processing to take advantage of cash discounts, avoid interest and/or penalties, and adhere to agreed-upon payment terms/plans
- Review approved expense reports from Unanet and ensure all expenses are within company policy and processes for payment
- Ensures signed copies of IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification, vendor service agreements, and any other contracts are on file
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
- Correspond with vendors and respond to payment status inquiries
- Research aged invoices received from vendors, review vendor history in the accounts payable system to see if they were previously paid and forward those invoices to the appropriate manager for review and approval
- Reconcile vendor statements to vendor history in the accounts payable system and contact the vendor for any invoices listed on the vendor statement that have not been paid or sent for review and approval
- Adheres to company policies in performing all assigned accounting duties and communicates any compliance deviations and internal control weaknesses to management in a timely manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Degree
- 3 years of Government Accounting or Finance experience
How You Will Be Rewarded
We provide a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary. Compensation depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills.
Benefits:
A comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. This includes a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, competitive health coverage, 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success. Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives. Professional Growth: Lead critical projects and drive innovation at the forefront of the aerospace sector within the SAS Platform.
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Due to our status as a federal contractor, US citizenship is required across all our roles.
Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
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