Accounts Payable Specialist

Crestview Aerospace Overview

Crestview Aerospace is a manufacturing organization working closely with large aircraft and weapon systems OEMs, such as Boeing Defense, Bell, RTX/Collins Aerospace, Northrop Grumman and several others to deliver complex design-to-build and build-to print assemblies. Crestview Aerospace provides these assemblies in support of in-service platforms, such as: H-47, V-22, F-35, F-15, F-16, F-18, KC-135, E-2, and weapon systems such as Harpoon and SLAM-ER. Crestview Aerospace is comprised of two (2) manufacturing sites, with operations in St. Louis, Missouri and Crestview, FL, and employs approximately 300 professionals.

Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role supports financial accuracy, vendor relationships, and internal controls within a fast-paced aerospace/manufacturing environment.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Process high-volume vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform three-way match (purchase order, receipt, invoice) to ensure proper authorization
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records and documentation
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues or inquiries
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Professional Requirements, Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Accounts Payable and Purchase Orders experience is a plus
• Experience with Epicor ERP is preferred

Work Environment:

• Office-based role within a manufacturing/aerospace setting
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional interaction

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee may be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

Primarily manufacturing/assembly environment. Must be able to work in the following environmental conditions: noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current.

Must be able to bend and reach. Must have close visual acuity such as viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at close distance to the eyes. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to maneuver up to 20 pounds. Will be performing substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Crestview Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.