Systems Planning and Analysis is searching for a dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist within the Finance organization. This role requires the individual to perform a variety of accounting tasks requiring experience related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions, including vendor and employee expense report functions. Maintains financial records and data systems, including vendor files. Sorts and matches invoices and check requests. Prepares and processes acco... more details
AP Accountant
Job LocationsUS-VA-Alexandria
ID
2024-18804
Category
Accounting/Finance
Security Clearance Requirement
U.S. Citizenship
Type
Regular Full-Time
Level
Mid-level
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA's fast paced and high volume Finance and Accouting team has an immediate need for an AP Specialist.
Responsibilities
Systems Planning and Analysis is searching for a dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist within the Finance organization. This role requires the individual to perform a variety of accounting tasks requiring experience related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions, including vendor and employee expense report functions.
Maintains financial records and data systems, including vendor files.
Sorts and matches invoices and check requests.
Prepares and processes accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ACH payments.
Prepares invoices for payment and posts information and balances to the general or subsidiary ledgers.
Verifies invoices, invoice number, account codes and financial accounts and assists with the resolution of any discrepancies.
Traces transactions through previous accounting actions to help resolve discrepancies.
Corresponds with vendors and responds to payment status inquiries.
Performs account research and ad-hoc accounting/reporting/administrative tasks.
Assists in the processing of electronic expense reports in Deltek CostPoint T&E module and maintenance of the supporting AP data.
Receives and disburses payment from and to employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience and Education:
2-4 years of Vendor Accounts Payable and Expense Report processing experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
Government contracting and Deltek Costpoint experience A MUST.
Must work under general supervision and follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
Subcontractor PO invoice processing experience required.
Knowledge and Attributes:
Strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork.
Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe.
This position will be hybrid based at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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