What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Supervisor position at Sparton?
Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Supervisor is a subject-matter expert providing advanced support and guidance within the finance organization. This role independently manages complex invoice issues, leads process improvements, and coordinates the work of others. The supervisor anticipates patterns, identifies root causes, and develops improved approaches to enhance AP accuracy, efficiency, and vendor satisfaction.
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Perform advanced invoice review and processing, resolving atypical or complex discrepancies with minimal guidance.
- Lead the matching of invoices to purchase orders and receipts, identifying systemic issues and recommending process enhancements.
- Independently prepare and execute payment runs (checks, ACH, wires), ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
- Reconcile vendor statements involving complex accounts, proactively correcting issues and preventing recurring errors.
- Maintain high-quality, audit-ready AP records; mentor or guide colleagues in best practices.
- Serve as an escalation point for vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries, communicating complex issues clearly.
- Support month-end close by completing advanced reconciliations, analyzing AP trends, and identifying risks or bottlenecks.
- Play a key role in audit support, including researching non-standard issues and preparing requested analyses.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, recommending changes that improve efficiency or reduce defects.
- Will Supervise Accounting Specialists
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
- Extensive experience in accounts payable, demonstrating advanced skills and expertise in AP processes.
- Prior leadership and or supervisory experience is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Advanced understanding of accounting principles and AP workflows. • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
- Ability to generate solutions for atypical or complex AP issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and guide less experienced team members.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns and broader process implications.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Travel and Physical Requirements
- Nominal travel may be required
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 25 lbs.
Benefits Highlights
Healthcare
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
- Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
- Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
- On-site wellness clinic.
Paid Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
- Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Fertility and family building assistance.
Additional Benefits
- Flexible work schedules available based on position:
- 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- 5/8s
- 4/10s
- 3/12s
- Lifestyle spending account.
- Perks at work.
- Generous employee referral program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
Disclaimer:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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