Accounts Payable Specialist

S3 Arabia is seeking qualified accountants to join contract support to military aviation operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.S3 Arabia is looking for US and Saudi candidates.

Description:

The Accounts Payable specialist performs basic accounting tasks to authorize payment and recording of invoices where S3A is legitimately billed for products or services.The AP Specialist analyzes financial submissions and records and prepares standard reports and statements such as invoicing for project, labor and incurred expenses. Assists the Project Management Certified Public Accountant and the Program Management Office Controller in a variety of accounting assignments including the preparation, analysis, review, verification and reconciliation of various records, financial reports, audits, and statements. Establishes and maintains accurate, detailed financial records.Works alongside other US and Host Nation Saudi Arabian accountants and AP specialists to support the Aviation Training Support Services (ATSS) Program Management Office.

Responsibilities:

· Processes accounts payable for separate entities and vendor.

· Establishes and maintains relationships with new and existing vendors.

· Ensues invoices and recurring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.

· Processes due invoices for payments in a timely manner.

· Processes transactions and performs accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling credit card statements.

· Prepares reports, invoices, computer input, and other accounting data.

· Examines accounting documents to verify and ascertain that all transactions are supported in accordance with pertinent policies and procedures, and recorded IAW acceptable accounting practices

· Assists in the development and installation of accounting systems, methods, procedures and controls.

· Determines need and use of accounting data..

· Maintains Accounts Payable information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• May use degree to substitute for experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience of which 2 years must be in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with accounts payable and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning system(s).
• Level 3 proficiency in Microsoft Project software suite.
• Experience completing month-end closeout, creating journal entries IAW US Federal Acquisition Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, and/or Saudi Ministry of Finance requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must have a minimum of BS Degree in Accounting or Finance

2. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant business experience, of which 2 years must be in Finance and/or Accounting.

3. Must have worked before to support company AP operations.

4. Mus have Level 3 proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel/

5. Must be able to operate efficiently in English language verbally and in writing.

6. Must be able to work collaboratively with other accountants submitting reports and input for quarterly reviews and reporting.

7. Must be able to contract for a minimum of one year in Saudi Arabia; multi-year contracts are preferred.

8. Must be willing to work non-standard work week of Sunday through Thursday.

9. Must show certifications in accounting.