Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location:

High Ridge, MO 63049

Job

• Perform a variety of more complex accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures
• Primarily responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable processing, including invoice verification, entry, payment, account reconciliations, as well as maintaining good relationships with our valued supplier partners
• Post and balance financial data in various ledgers such as accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Troubleshoot general vendor and customer questions
• Check and verify transactions to ensure consistency and accuracy of accounting documents
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Verify accuracy of invoices, bank statements, and other accounting documents
• Project and post customer payments
• May assist with preparing bills and invoices for payment
• Prepare EFTs and checks for signature
• Maintain vendor files and communicate status of payments as required
• Identify, investigate, and follow up on billing discrepancies
• Enter data into accounting system and prepare reports
• Assisting with monthly financial close including JE preparation, entry, and reconciliations

• Associate’s degree or equivalent training with 2-4 years of directly related experience
• Familiarity with accounting and bookkeeping procedures is required
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel as well as all MS Office programs
• Confidentiality

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.

And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.