Sr Accounts Payable Coordinator
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations.
The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories.
FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of Position
The Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator will be responsible for prompt and accurate processing and payment of accounts payable invoices.
This position helps resolve problems and discrepancies, responds to vendor inquiries, researches invoices, and helps train new employees within the department.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Process timely payments of more complex vendor invoices and expense vouchers.
- Match purchase orders to invoices and enter invoices into SAP.
- Research and reconcile escalated invoice payment disputes in a timely manner.
- Identify problems and inconsistencies within the accounts payable process and recommend appropriate corrective procedures.
- Analyze invoice / expense reports monthly with department Supervisor.
- Create new vendor files, maintain vendor records, and maintain control reports.
- Match checks with invoices indicating signature priority.
- Answer customer and vendor inquiries and interact with vendors regarding issues relating to invoices.
- Comply with corporate procedures and work with department Supervisor to ensure team is following proper internal controls.
- Help train and cross-train AP Coordinators as needed.
Minimum Education
Associates degree or experience in lieu of degree
Minimum Experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable
- Experience with Syteline, or similar system preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile data and analyze variances.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
- Travel when required.