Accounts Payable Accountant – Accounts Payable and Travel

Accountant | CFD Research Corporation
The Tone:

This is a full-time role at CFD Research Corporation, located 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL. CFD Research has been delivering innovative technology solutions across Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries since 1987. As a 100% employee-owned company, CFD Research focuses on multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services for complex component and system technology.

This role is essential for ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, supporting vital accounting functions like accounts payable and travel expenses, and contributing to the financial integrity and compliance of the company’s government contracting operations.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person Huntsville, AL
• Mission:
  To manage accounts payable and travel-related financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance, while supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Tech Stack:
  Unanet, Concur, Excel, Microsoft Office applications

• Accounts Payable Management:
  Enter and maintain all accounts payable transactions within the ERP system.
• Vendor Relations:
  Setup new vendors, maintain accurate vendor records, and respond to all vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Travel Expense Support:
  Assist employees with travel inquiries and the preparation of expense reports.
• Financial Closing Assistance:
  Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Audit and Compliance:
  Assist with various audits and learn to maintain a working knowledge of FAR, cost accounting principles, and the distinction between direct vs. indirect costs.

• Background:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field; this is an early career role.
• Experience:
  
  1+ years of experience working in an accounting role.
• Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Excel, good working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office applications, strong problem solving and analytical skills, ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment, U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bonus:
  Experience utilizing Unanet and Concur software, knowledge of FAR and DFAR supplements, and 1+ years of experience specifically working in an accounting role for a government contractor.