Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our Country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride West of the of Chicago and a short drive from farmland. 

• Exciting growth – Our work supports major space and defense programs. 
• Impactful work – help manufacture components critical to national security 
• Face-paced environment
• Join a high-performing team in a thriving industry
• Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our mission-critical team!

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this position is $22-24/hr. The benefit includes eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans, Dental (SunLife) Vision (EyeMed), Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match on a 6% contribution, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment. Vacation time accruals. 

Job Title–Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable staff member is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, Company credit card transactions, and other disbursements while maintaining compliance with internal controls, company policies, and industry regulations.

Essential Job Function  

1. Process vendor invoices and Company credit card transactions for materials, supplies, and services, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

2. Verify purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoice terms prior to entry and payment.

3. Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

1. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as Accounts Payable staff. 

2. HS Diploma required, Associates or College level General Accounting education a plus

3. Experience with automated financial systems software; Microsoft D365 and ExFlow a plus

(Complete job description available upon request)

Working with industries where our parts are used, we fall under multiple regulatory agencies. All CED Employees must meet the following minimum requirements. 

• Missile Defense Agency requires our employees be US Citizen, US Person (permanent resident or granted status as a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (refugee and asylum recipients)
• Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms requiring a stringent background screening
• Federal Aviation Administration – mandated drug testing program (prohibits drug including marijuana)

Chemring Energetic Devices is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights  

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

Chemring Energetic Devices is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Human Resources at View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com or call View phone number on jobs.jobcopilot.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.