AP Specialist

Who Are We? FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. Who Are We? FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. Why Work Here? At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people. We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first. Our Values Guide Everything We Do We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through. We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community. We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission. We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together. We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter. We Value Our People - That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation. We Are Looking For We are looking for an AP Specialist to ensure that the company receives payments for services and properly records the transactions. The duties and responsibilities of this position require not only a knack for numbers, but also attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills. Always work to assure all disciplines within the company deliver excellent service and quality to the customer. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Performs day to day financial transactions including verifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data. Prepares the remote bank deposits As it relates to customers: process credit card payments, proformas, statement & invoice requests Ensures that customers who are late paying receive a statement; make follow up calls; track late payments and elevate to Management when necessary Process and maintain advanced stage collection, when necessary Perform ad hoc reporting and duties as needed by Accounting Manager Investigate A/P discrepancies by working with other departments Processing invoices on a day-to-day basis Verify vendors information in the system and match it with the invoices Carry out an assortment of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP Prepare reports and assist in projects/tasks as assigned by management What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills) 2 + years' experience in AP Specialist roles Must have a high school education or equivalent experience Must be knowledgeable of collection processes and credit research Must be knowledgeable of accounts receivable processes, such as posting of cash, making daily deposits and credit card processing Must have excellent organizational and communication skills Knowledge of basic accounting and Great Plains software Conveys information and instructions clearly and effectively Asserts ideas and persuades others; builds effective teams committed to company goals, uses team to address relevant issues Drives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency; pursues goals and works to achieve them Demonstrates 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) required. ITAR requirement 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr