Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

On-Site Location: CMI Group, 3617 E La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040 (This is an in-person, on-site position)

Requirement: Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR

Classification: Full Time, exempt

Department: Finance

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process day to day invoices, verifying and reconciling invoice discrepancies, while utilizing the procurement software.
• Have a strong understand of Invoice 3 way match and verify those matches
• Confirm that invoices are coded to the proper GL account
• Communicate with vendors and employee concerning payment inquires, billing discrepancies, new vendor set up and other AP related areas
• Work along side Procurement personnel to resolve issues as needed
• Willing to go above the call of duty
• Manage the AP inbox and electronic AP files
• Assist with Month End closing
• Able to work as a cross functional team player as well as independently in a fast pace environment
• Assist with the payment process, including initiating electronic and wire payments
• Maintain a clear schedule of payment obligations and ensure timely payments to vendors
• Reconcile vendors statements
• Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with vendors and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner to assist in optimizing vendor performance
• Continuously access and improve Accounts Payable processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years AP experience
• Strong communication, and organization skills
• Able to self-manage and meet weekly deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills
• QuickBooks online a plus
• Self-starter with a high attention to details
• Professional attitude and reliable
• Proficient in Adobe PDF
• Cross functional team player

THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION REFLECTS THE GENERAL DETAILS CONSIDERED NECESSARY TO DESCRIBE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB IDENTIFIED. IT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A DETAILED SUMMARY OF ALL THE WORK REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY BE INHERENT IN THE JOB, AND MAY BE REVISED FROM TIME TO TIME.

Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match and company funded Profit Sharing plan.

This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq