Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, matching them with approved purchase orders, and executing various account reconciliations. Your responsibilities will also include managing credit card and travel expenses, preparing vendor documentation, and supporting the monthly close processes.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably with some Accounts Receivable experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is needed, and an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a basic understanding of accounting principles are mandatory.

While previous aerospace and defense experience is not a strict requirement, it is highly preferred for the Accounts Payable Specialist role at True Anomaly. This experience may provide useful insights into the financial nuances specific to the aerospace industry.

The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist at True Anomaly should possess proficiency in P2P software and expense management software. Additionally, experience with NetSuite is preferred as it will greatly assist in financial processes.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will work in a standard office environment at True Anomaly's Gravity Works Facility, located in Centennial, CO. The role is primarily onsite, with potential limited hybrid opportunities in the future.

When answering this question, reference specific software you've used, any relevant processes you've followed, and give examples of how you've ensured accuracy in the coding of invoices. Highlight your attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Discuss your methodical approach to identifying discrepancies, how you investigate the source of the issue, and the communication steps you take with vendors to resolve these discrepancies effectively.

Mention your organizational skills and how you prioritize communication. You might also talk about setting reminders or using tracking tools to ensure nothing slips through the cracks while responding promptly.

Share your familiarity with the month-end close cycles, specifically the tasks you've undertaken, and emphasize the importance of collaboration and accuracy during this critical time.

Outline your experience with audits, detailing specific examples where you've prepared necessary documentation, provided accurate records, and communicated with auditors to simplify the process.

Be specific about the accounting software you've used. If you've worked with NetSuite or any particular P2P systems, emphasize this experience. Discuss how your software skills improve your efficiency in processing accounts payable.

Explain your strategies for prioritization, such as using task lists, categorizing tasks by urgency, or using project management tools to keep track of deadlines and deliverables.

Share your thoughts on common challenges like managing tight deadlines or handling complex vendor relationships, and narrate how you successfully navigate these challenges.

Discuss your understanding of accounting principles and practices, and explain how you stay informed about updates or changes that can impact your role as an Accounts Payable Specialist.

This is an opportunity to express your enthusiasm for True Anomaly's mission in the aerospace sector and how your values align with theirs. Be honest about your excitement for a role in a company that prioritizes innovation and teamwork.