Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - Safran Passenger Innovations

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 statements and 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 holiday shutdown