Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate Description

Textron is a renowned global multi-industry company with a diverse portfolio spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. Our brand lineup includes leading names like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Lycoming Engines and many others. With a strong worldwide presence and a workforce of 34,000 individuals across 25 countries, we prioritize attracting top talent.

The primary duties for this position include but are not limited to processing invoices for multiple Textron, Inc. business units and communicating with vendors via telephone and e-mail regarding past due invoices and balances. This position works directly with the Textron business units and vendors to resolve discrepant invoices through several different ERP systems (SAP, Lawson, Oracle, Trans4M and Envision).

• Accurately scan, key, and index invoices and check requests within 48 hours of receipt in compliance with defined policies and procedures

• Display proficiency in all necessary business unit transactional systems and Shared Services imaging system

• Ensuring an accurate, professional and timely response to internal customers and external vendors  inquiries regarding the status of payments

• Identify trends of potential issues that would result in an increase in the volume of vendor inquiries.

• May be responsible for reconciliation of vendor accounts

• Researching, identifying and resolving discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders that prevent or delay payment

• Maintaining Desktop Operating Procedures (DOP) and training checklist and requesting approval for updates to ensure current processes are reflected and controls are in place

• Supporting Textron India Private Limited (TIPL) transitions, training, and questions and ensuring back-up is fully trained

• Communicating with Accounts Payable Specialist to remain aware of critical issues

• Ensure hours worked are recorded timely, accurately, and within guidelines

• Maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude with teammates, internal and external customers

• Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records including, but not limited to, personal and compensation information about employees.

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1-3 years Accounts Payable work experience

• Experience in one or more systems (SAP, Lawson, Oracle, Trans4M, Envision) utilized by Textron preferred.

• Experience working with the SAP financial system (FI/CO) and the Procurement to Payment process cycle preferred

• Experience executing Positive Pay, EFT, Wire Transfer, ACH and Vendor Account Reconciliation preferred

• Experience working within a multi-national organization that does business with the federal government and the Department of Defense (DOD) preferred

• Basic understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as it relates to the controls over the accounts payable processes

• Utilize effective decision‑making skills to manage Accounts Payable processes and identify when issues require escalation beyond standard guidelines.

• Manage high‑volume Accounts Payable invoice keying, processing 100–150 invoices daily with strong attention to detail

• Drive for Results

• Listening

• Customer Focus

• Time Management

• Learning on the Fly

• Written Communications

• Problem Solving

• Priority Setting

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Inc.
Primary

Location:

US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 01/06/2026, 11:05:21 AM
Job Number: 338576