AP Specialist

Who We Are

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years of experience, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value‑added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. Headquartered in Commerce, California, FDH operates across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, with locations in 14 countries, more than 1,500 employees, and over 650,000 sq ft of inventory space. FDH Aero was named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024.

Why Work Here

FDH Aero invests in driven, diverse, and experienced professionals who are curious, courageous, and action‑oriented. The company values confidence tempered with humility and a service‑first mission.

Our Values

• Service First: Act with agility and intelligence to solve partners’ most pressing needs, communicating with clarity and follow‑through.
• Respectful: Behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance; prioritize empathy, humility, and community.
• Amplifiers: Invest in people, businesses, and partners; provide autonomy, authority, and a clear mission.
• Open‑Minded: Communicate with intention, curiosity, and diverse thought; challenge the status quo.
• Accountable: Own outcomes, set expectations, embrace critique, and act immediately on challenges.
• People‑Centric: Offer competitive benefits, training, mentorship, and career development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) matching
• Wellness programs
• Training, mentorship, and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day financial transactions, including verifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
• Prepare remote bank deposits.
• Process credit‑card payments, proformas, statement and invoice requests for customers.
• Issue statements to late‑paying customers, make follow‑up calls, track late payments, and escalate to management as needed.
• Maintain advanced‑stage collections when necessary.
• Perform ad‑hoc reporting and duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
• Investigate A/P discrepancies by collaborating with other departments.
• Process invoices daily and verify vendor information in the system.
• Execute basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures and GAAP.
• Compile portions of monthly closings and annual reports; handle payments in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare reports and assist with projects/tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience in AP Specialist roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of collection processes, credit research, and accounts receivable procedures (posting cash, daily deposits, credit‑card processing).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic accounting and Great Plains software.
• Ability to convey information and instructions clearly and effectively.
• Strong persuasion, team‑building, and results‑driven mindset.
• Demonstrated principled leadership and sound business ethics.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR); applicants must provide documentation to verify U.S. person status.
• Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.