BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the intense and urgent demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility. 

As a non-profit, neutral convener, BlueForge Alliance aligns strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. By streamlining competing priorities and viewpoints, we aim to increase manufacturing capacity and technology adoption, boost the number of available suppliers and diversify investment into the defense industrial base. 

Position Description 

The role of an Accounts Payable Analyst involves managing the financial aspects of a company's payable accounts. Responsibilities include processing invoices, verifying accuracy, and ensuring timely payments to vendors. The Analyst reconciles accounts, addresses discrepancies, and maintains positive relationships with vendors. Compliance with company policies and financial regulations is crucial, and the Analyst may contribute to process improvements. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this role. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose. In this Exempt role you will: 

• Analyze and Process accounts payable transactions to ensure control and accounting policy are met.
• Review Accounts Payable ledger and reconcile discrepancies.
• Identify and report variances in purchase order invoicing.
• Present invoices for payment.
• Responsible for reconciling assigned accounts and vendors.
• Prepare management reports.
• Assist in preparing monthly accruals.
• Assist employees with travel expense reporting using Concur, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Track and reconcile travel expenses to ensure proper allocation and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Assist leadership with research and reporting needs.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience using ERP software.
• Proficiency in using Concur or other travel management platforms.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Salary & Benefits

• Expected Salary Range $50,000 – 70,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• BFA has a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• 401k matching program
• Generous PTO package
• And more

Other Details

BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. 

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, in accordance with ADA, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To the extent that work entails access to export-controlled items or information, award of the position is contingent on obtaining the relevant export control authorizations.