Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Odyssey Systems is currently hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Corporate Headquarters in Wakefield, MA. In this role, you will support our Accounting and Finance team by managing employee travel expenses, subcontractor and consultant travel invoices, and vendor invoices, playing an important part in keeping our operations running smoothly. This position works closely with team members across the organization, including colleagues located in other regions, and contributes directly to the collaborative spirit that defines Odyssey. Guided by our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect, we are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, seeks opportunities to streamline processes, and builds strong, positive working relationships. If you're motivated by meaningful work and enjoy being part of a team that values integrity and continuous improvement, we'd love to have you join Odyssey.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Review and process employee travel and business expense reports in Emburse Expense System.
• Communicate with employees for travel expense report support.
• Review and process subcontractor and consultant travel invoices.
• Prepare vendor invoices, review for proper account coding and approval.
• Enter approved vendor vouchers into the accounting system.
• Maintain Accounts Payable electronic files.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Years of Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in an accounting or finance role.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office skills, and experience with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, analytical skills, and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Ability to multitask within a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.

Location: Wakefield, MA

Travel: None

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Full-time onsite during onboarding, orientation, and training. Hybrid upon completion of job-required training.

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays. Odyssey Benefits