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Accounts Payable 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 (maybe not needed). The job summary is like About the role. Responsibilities: Key Job Responsibilities Include (list). Qualifications: Qualifications section. Benefits: Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer (list). Also maybe Pay/Schedule: Not given explicit pay range; they mention compensation may vary but no specific numbers. So we should NOT create Pay or Schedule sections unless posting actually states them. There's mention of "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off" – that's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that detail. Also maybe Pay: they mention "Competitive compensation & 401(k) program" but no specific numbers; we should not create Pay section because no explicit pay range. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." For Schedule, they state "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off" – that's schedule info, so we can include Schedule section. For Benefits, they list benefits, so include Benefits section. For Pay, they do not give a range, just "Competitive compensation & 401(k) program". That's vague but still mentions compensation. However instruction says: never create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does state "Competitive compensation & 401(k) program". That is a statement about compensation, albeit not specific numbers. Should we include? The rule: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state compensation, albeit generic. I'd include a Pay section with that statement. But also they say "Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future" under Benefits list. Actually that line is in the benefits list: "Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future". So compensation is mentioned as a benefit. So we could keep it under Benefits. Safer to not create separate Pay section; just include compensation note within Benefits. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can combine. Thus sections: About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Schedule. We need headings

for each section. We need to use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. We need

    for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc. We need to include company information? The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

    or drop it." The company information at start is maybe not needed but could be considered "About the company". However they didn't list a heading for About the company; they said use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we could treat the first paragraph as "About the role" (Job Summary). The company information could be considered background but not required; we could include it as a short

    under About the role or maybe as a separate section? Not listed. Safer to incorporate relevant company info into About the role paragraph. Thus About the role: combine company info and job summary. We need to preserve all substantive information: So include details about Twenty-Six Defense, location, mission, etc. Also include job summary specifics. Let's extract: Company Information paragraph: "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." We can combine. Responsibilities list: bullet points from "Key Job Responsibilities Include". Let's extract each: - 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 list: - 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: "Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer" - 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 Schedule: Already included in benefits as first bullet. But we could also make a Schedule section with that detail. However to avoid duplication, we could keep schedule note under Benefits. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state schedule info, so we could create Schedule section with that bullet. But then Benefits section would still have other benefits. It's okay to have both. However we risk duplication if we also list schedule under Benefits. Better to put schedule in its own section and not repeat in Benefits. So we will extract schedule bullet: "Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off". Then Benefits section will have the rest. Thus Benefits list excludes the schedule bullet. Now we need to output HTML fragment. Structure:

    About the role

    ... combined company info and job summary ...

    Responsibilities

    • ... each responsibility ...

    Qualifications

    • ... each qualification ...

    Benefits

    • ... each benefit except schedule ...

    Schedule

    Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off

    We need to ensure we preserve all substantive information. Also include location Roanoke, VA etc. Let's craft About the role paragraph: "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! 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." We need to ensure no extra fluff. Now Responsibilities list: ensure each bullet matches exactly as in posting, preserving punctuation. Let's list them: - Process Accounts Payables invoices. - Maintain Accounts Payables ledger. - Schedule weekly check runs and process wire payments. - Process debit mem

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