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Textron Specialist, Accounts Payable in Fort Worth, Texas
Specialist, Accounts Payable
Description
Textron is a renowned global multi-industry company with a diverse portfolio spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. Our brand lineup includes leading names like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and many others. With a strong worldwide presence and a workforce of 35,000 individuals across 25 countries, we prioritize attracting top talent.
Job Summary:
Textron is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Specialist, Accounts Payable to support the Accounts Payable Supervisor in executing FSSC Accounts Payable operations. As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a vital role in resolving complex issues, assisting the India FSSC AP team, ensuring compliance with procedures and controls, conducting AP testing and validation, and supporting audit activities.Join our team and contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of our Accounts Payable processes.
Assist the Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor in the execution of FSSC Accounts Payable including:
Resolution of complex issues for the business units and FSSC AP team members
Assist India FSSC AP team with Accounts Payable with questions in a timely manner.
Identify trends of potential issues that would result in an increase in the volume of vendor inquiries.
Ensure Desk Operating Procedures and training checklist are current and appropriate controls are in place.
AP testing and validation for system changes / upgrades
Gathering data for Internal / External audits
SOX monitoring activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure all payment proposals are executed accurately, timely, and according to policy.
Enter, verify, and submit manual electronic payments for approval ensuring accuracy, timeliness and policy requirements are met.
Confirm all interfaces with financial partners (Positive Pay, Encashment)
Correcting and reapplying misapplied invoices along with reviewing to determine root causes for misapplied invoices.
Assist with resolution of “Blocked & Parked “invoices.
Ensure an accurate, professional, and timely response to internal customers and external vendors’ inquiries regarding the status of payments.
Coordinate with key AP individuals at business units to resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure all requirements are met.
Collecting daily, weekly, and monthly metrics
Assist with training of team members in Fort Worth and Bengaluru
Communicating with FSSC / TIPL Accounts Payable Associates ensuring awareness of critical issues
Continuously identify ways to eliminate waste in current processes and improve efficiency /effectiveness.
Ensure hours worked are recorded timely, accurately, and within guidelines.
Maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude with teammates, internal and external customers
Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records including, but not limited to, personal and compensation information about employees.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
High School or GED required.
Associate or bachelor’s in accounting/finance preferred.
Extensive experience with entirety of Accounts Payable process
Skilled experience in working with GovernmentContracts and the Federal Accounting regulations (FAR)
Advanced knowledge of the SAP financial system (FI/CO) and the Procurement to Payment process cycle.
Strong work experience executing Accounts Payable processes (Invoice presentment, Invoice payment) and related processes (Positive Pay, EFT, Wire Transfer, ACH, Vendor Account Reconciliation)
Experience working within a Shared Services environment.
Basic understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act as it relates to controls over the Accounts Payable process.
Experience working within a large multinational Company were the business works with the Federal Government and the Department of Defense.
Skills/Competencies:
Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent customer-service focus
Strong organizational skills – ability to prioritize tasks based on relative importance and urgency.
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic
Works well in a large team environment and willing to assist others.
Drive for Results
Listening
Learning on the Fly
Written Communications
Problem Solving
Managing & Measuring Work
Decision Quality
Peer Relationships
Action Oriented
Why Textron?
Textron puts a high value on work-life balance. We offer a generous time off package as well as a culture that encourages engagement. Getting involved in Employee Resource Groups and fun workplace activities makes the work more meaningful and fun.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members and we have a broad mix of levels and tenures that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a generous 401k matching program, tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year as well as health, dental and more.
Join Textron today and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation, creativity, and collaboration!
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 07/02/2024, 8:37:09 AM
Job Number: 325616