Accounts Payable Specialist at Forterra in Clarksburg, Maryland

Accounts Payable Specialist

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the Role

Forterra is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, with a strong emphasis on employee travel and expense (T&E) reports and corporate credit card transactions. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate, timely processing of payments while maintaining strict compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. A strong focus on documentation, transparency, and audit readiness is essential.

What You'll Do

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment
• Manage employee travel and expense (T&E) reports, including detailed review, validation, and reimbursement
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure all expenses are properly documented and policy compliant
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records for all AP and T&E transactions
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company expense policies; identify and escalate non-compliant transactions
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Assist auditors by providing requested reports, reconciliations, and transaction-level support
• Maintain clear audit trails for all transactions, including approvals and supporting receipts
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and variance explanations
• Respond to vendor and employee inquiries regarding payments, expenses, and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 13 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred
• Experience with T&E systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal or external audits
• Familiarity with corporate credit card programs and reconciliation processes
• Knowledge of SOX compliance or similar regulatory frameworks
• Experience in a fast-paced or high-volume processing environment

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

US Salary Range $70,000.00- $80,000.00

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.