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Southwest Research Institute · 7 hours ago

ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - Accounts Payable

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is seeking an Associate Specialist in Accounts Payable to provide accounting support across various departments. The role involves processing invoices, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and resolving discrepancies while maintaining organization and meeting deadlines.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with a diverse group of people to provide accounting support for various departments of the Institute

Processing invoices timely and accurately in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards, US GAAP and Federal Acquisition Regulations

Assist the Accounting Department as well as the technical divisions with ensuring the accounting transactions are accurately recorded

Research and resolve accounting discrepancies timely to include communication with Institute staff

Have knowledge of general business practices and procedures with an ability to maintain organization of assignments to meet tight deadlines

Assist with processing of employee tuition reimbursements and miscellaneous reimbursements not related to travel

Review and process PCard transactions to ensure the account coding is accurate and in accordance with the Institute's policies

Reference the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and US GAAP

Have the ability to learn and work with unique software to process check requests and procurement credit card statements

Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work with large amounts of data gathered from various systems

Able to work independently with minimal supervision, providing regular status updates to the respective accounting supervisor

Processing of utility and communication payments

Qualification

Accounting principlesUS GAAPCost Accounting StandardsMicrosoft ExcelCPACPA eligibleIndependent judgmentAttention to detailProject leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA eligible candidate or Master's Degree a plus

1+ years: Experience with personal computers with an ability to type and efficiently operate a 10-key. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Able to compile, generate and manage spreadsheets capturing key data related accounting transactions

1+ years: Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment with knowledge of general business practices and procedures with an ability to maintain organization of assignments to meet tight deadlines

1+ years: Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment

May be expected to practice confidentiality

1+ years: Must be able to exercise diligence, and attention to detail in the completion of assigned tasks and projects

Have some experience with leading a project with multiple team members or group task

A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen