Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist (On-Site)

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

About the role

We are hiring a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team at the Germantown, MD location. This is an on-site, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices: review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring proper authorization.
• Perform 3-way matching: verify that the vendor invoice, purchase order, and receiving document all match before processing payment.
• Schedule and execute payments via checks, ACH, or wire transfers.
• Maintain vendor files, handle payment inquiries, and ensure all tax documents (such as W-9s) are up to date.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and support the month-end close by preparing payable reports and accruals.
• Verify expense report documentation, review policy compliance, approve or return for correction, reconcile, and prepare reports for migration to the accounting system.
• Reconcile credit card transactions: verify each transaction and fee, review for errors or fraudulent charges, retrieve receipts, and maintain correct daily balance.
• Provide finance projects and administrative support as needed.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent training with 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Costpoint preferred) and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, strong time-management, and excellent communication skills for inter-departmental and vendor interaction.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $24.94/hour–$32.42/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave).
• Parental leave benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Annual performance-based bonuses and equity awards.
• Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable).
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Legal insurance.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth and skill enhancement programs.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Community service hours.