Accounting Specialist III
Twenty-Six Defense · Roanoke, VA · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have Company Information, Job Summary, Key Job Responsibilities Include, Qualifications, Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer, Why Roanoke, Virginia? Also maybe Pay/Schedule not given explicitly. There's mention of "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off" => schedule info. Also "Competitive compensation & 401(k) program" but no specific numbers. We should not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Benefits are stated: list of benefits. So we can have Benefits section. Schedule: we have "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off" => schedule info, we can include Schedule section. Pay: only "Competitive compensation & 401(k) program" but no specific range; we should not create Pay section because no specific numbers. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." Benefits are stated, schedule is stated, pay is not specific (just "Competitive compensation") - that is vague; we should not create Pay section. So we will have sections: About the role? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which headings to use based on content. We have Company Information (maybe About the role? Actually About the role could be company info + job summary). We could use "About the role" heading for company info + job summary. Then "Responsibilities" for key job responsibilities. Then "Qualifications" for qualifications. Then "Benefits" for benefits. Then "Schedule" for schedule info. Also maybe "Location" but not required. We should not repeat job title as heading. We should not include Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from company info, job summary, responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, schedule, why Roanoke? That's location info; maybe we can include under About the role or a separate section like "Location". But instruction only gave examples; we can add other headings if needed, but better to stick to given headings. However we have location info "Why Roanoke, Virginia?" which is substantive. Could we put that under About the role? Might be okay to include as a paragraph under About the role. Or we could add a heading "Location". The instruction didn't forbid other headings, just gave examples. It said use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which headings to use based on content. We have Company Information (maybe About the role? Actually About the role could be company info + job summary). We could use "About the role" heading for company info + job summary. Then "Responsibilities" for key job responsibilities. Then "Qualifications" for qualifications. Then "Benefits" for benefits. Then "Schedule" for schedule info. Also maybe "Location" but not required. We should not repeat job title as heading. We should not include Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from company info, job summary, responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, schedule, why Roanoke? That's location info; maybe we can include under About the role or a separate section like "Location". But instruction only gave examples; we can add other headings if needed, but better to stick to given headings. However we have location info "Why Roanoke, Virginia?" which is substantive. Could we put that under About the role? Might be okay to include as a paragraph under About the role. Or we could add a heading "Location". The instruction didn't forbid other headings, just gave examples. It said use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't say we cannot use other headings, but to be safe we could incorporate location info into About the role or maybe a separate "Location" heading. I'd incorporate into About the role.
We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to cut out the EEO statement, reasonable accommodations, etc. Also the part about "This job description does not list all the duties..." etc. Also the Dayforce upload instructions etc. Also the note about Virginia-based positions only* and salary range etc. That's pay info but vague; we might keep the sentence about salary range? It says "In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role." No actual range given. So it's just boilerplate; we can drop. Also the part about compensation may vary etc. That's also boilerplate. So drop.
We need to keep: Company Information paragraph, Job Summary paragraph, Key Job Responsibilities Include bullet list, Qualifications bullet list (or paragraph), Benefits list, Schedule info (9/80). Also maybe "Why Roanoke, Virginia?" bullet list.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep each bullet point exactly as given? We can rephrase? Probably we should keep the substance but not necessarily exact wording; but better to keep close.
Let's extract:
Company Information:
"Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Twenty-Six Defense’s Warfighter Systems business is rooted in the heart of Virginia’s Roanoke Valley. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find a unique blend of southern hospitality, outdoor adventure, and the energy of a thriving city – all alongside a purpose you can be proud of coming to work each day. As a world leader in low-light sensor technology, the Warfighter Systems team is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems as we enter a new era of the networked battlespace. Trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries, our technology provides support to those in harms’ way during the most critical moments with one goal in mind: bring them home safely. The work our employees perform each day plays a direct role in national security, and our shared purpose is what truly makes Warfighter Systems so extraordinary. Come join our collaborative team where each voice is valued in a setting where you can thrive, develop, and make a true impact!"
Job Summary:
"The Accounts Payable Specialist is a critical Finance/Accounting role primarily responsible for Accounts Payable processing for the Warfighter Systems division. In addition, this role manages Concur travel and expense report approval processing, supports payroll processing as required, and prepares various monthly Closing journal entries. The Accounts Payable Specialist will report directly to the General Accounting Manager for the Warfighter Systems division in Roanoke, VA."
Key Job Responsibilities Include (list):
- Process Accounts Payables invoices.
- Maintain Accounts Payables ledger.
- Schedule weekly check runs and process wire payments.
- Process debit memos.
- Support Cash disbursements pacing and help maintain Cash Flow forecasting.
- Manage Concur travel and expense report approvals and processing.
- Accrue and file Sales Tax on a monthly basis.
- Work closely internally with Purchasing and Receiving departments to resolve issues.
- Official liaison with external vendors to resolve payment issues in a timely manner.
- Perform various monthly closing activities, journal entries, and reporting as required.
- Backup to support various Payroll processing, reporting, and related activities.
- Assist with quarterly Manufacturing physical inventory counts/audits as required.
- Partner with Finance & IT teams to support key Accounting/Finance related processes in legacy ERP system and new A&D Infor ERP system being implemented at Roanoke site.
Qualifications:
- College degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 2-5+ years Accounts Payables work experience preferred.
- Direct payroll experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively over the phone.
- Assertive and productive personality to deal with external vendors on payment issues.
- Overall mindset of continuous improvement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements across department.
- Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and pivot tables.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and ERP systems (Infor preferred).
Benefits list:
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Why Roanoke, Virginia? list:
- Lower cost of living
- Family-friendly area
- Career and economic growth
- Scenic beauty
- Outdoor enthusiast’s dream
We need to output HTML fragment with headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We need to decide which sections:
- About the role: could combine Company Information + Job Summary. We'll put that in
maybe multiple paragraphs.
- Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
then with each responsibility.
- Qualifications: Qualifications
then .
- Benefits: Benefits
then .
- Schedule: we have schedule info inside Benefits list; but we could also make a separate Schedule section. The instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The schedule is mentioned: "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off". That's specific. So we could have a Schedule section with that line. However it's also in Benefits list; we could keep it there but also separate? Might duplicate. Better to keep schedule as its own section and remove from Benefits list to avoid duplication. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we can keep it in both places? That would be duplication. The instruction says remove duplicated lines. So we should not duplicate. So we need to decide where to put schedule info. It could be under Benefits (as it's a benefit) or under Schedule. Since we have a Schedule heading example, we can put schedule there and remove from Benefits list. But the Benefits list also includes many other items; we can keep them.
Thus Benefits section will exclude the schedule line.
Schedule section: Schedule
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
Now Benefits section: list the remaining items.
We also need to include "Why Roanoke, Virginia?" maybe as a separate section like "Location" but we could incorporate into About the role as a paragraph. Let's add a Location
maybe not in examples but okay. However instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we could incorporate location into About the role. Let's add a paragraph after job summary about Roanoke.
Thus About the role section will have multiple paragraphs: company info, job summary, location info.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft:
About the role
Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Twenty-Six Defense’s
headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We need to decide which sections:
- About the role: could combine Company Information + Job Summary. We'll put that in
maybe multiple paragraphs.
- Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
then with each responsibility.
- Qualifications: Qualifications
then .
- Benefits: Benefits
then .
- Schedule: we have schedule info inside Benefits list; but we could also make a separate Schedule section. The instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The schedule is mentioned: "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off". That's specific. So we could have a Schedule section with that line. However it's also in Benefits list; we could keep it there but also separate? Might duplicate. Better to keep schedule as its own section and remove from Benefits list to avoid duplication. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we can keep it in both places? That would be duplication. The instruction says remove duplicated lines. So we should not duplicate. So we need to decide where to put schedule info. It could be under Benefits (as it's a benefit) or under Schedule. Since we have a Schedule heading example, we can put schedule there and remove from Benefits list. But the Benefits list also includes many other items; we can keep them.
Thus Benefits section will exclude the schedule line.
Schedule section: Schedule
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
Now Benefits section: list the remaining items.
We also need to include "Why Roanoke, Virginia?" maybe as a separate section like "Location" but we could incorporate into About the role as a paragraph. Let's add a Location
maybe not in examples but okay. However instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we could incorporate location into About the role. Let's add a paragraph after job summary about Roanoke.
Thus About the role section will have multiple paragraphs: company info, job summary, location info.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft:
About the role
Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Twenty-Six Defense’s
for prose. We need to decide which sections: - About the role: could combine Company Information + Job Summary. We'll put that in
maybe multiple paragraphs. - Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
then- with each responsibility.
- Qualifications:
Qualifications
then- .
- Benefits:
Benefits
then- .
- Schedule: we have schedule info inside Benefits list; but we could also make a separate Schedule section. The instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The schedule is mentioned: "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off". That's specific. So we could have a Schedule section with that line. However it's also in Benefits list; we could keep it there but also separate? Might duplicate. Better to keep schedule as its own section and remove from Benefits list to avoid duplication. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we can keep it in both places? That would be duplication. The instruction says remove duplicated lines. So we should not duplicate. So we need to decide where to put schedule info. It could be under Benefits (as it's a benefit) or under Schedule. Since we have a Schedule heading example, we can put schedule there and remove from Benefits list. But the Benefits list also includes many other items; we can keep them.
Thus Benefits section will exclude the schedule line.
Schedule section:
Schedule
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
Now Benefits section: list the remaining items. We also need to include "Why Roanoke, Virginia?" maybe as a separate section like "Location" but we could incorporate into About the role as a paragraph. Let's add aLocation
maybe not in examples but okay. However instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we could incorporate location into About the role. Let's add a paragraph after job summary about Roanoke.
Thus About the role section will have multiple paragraphs: company info, job summary, location info.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft:
About the role
Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Twenty-Six Defense’s