Overview
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Year after year, Kaman delivers technical breakthroughs and innovative solutions for our customers. We do this by acquiring new technologies, expanding facilities, developing R&D capabilities and investing in our employees. As technology advances and industry shifts, Kaman will always be a place where people can come together and make a difference.
Invested in our future together.
The Accounts Payable Analyst position will support our Kaman Air Vehicles and Kaman Corporate businesses working under the direction of the Sr. Manager Accounting with moderate to limited supervision. This position has primary responsibility for the completion of accounts payable functions (vendor payments, credit card expense reporting and more) in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Additionally, this incumbent will be expected to assist in financial close activities as related to any AP processe and may have the opportunity to cross-train between responsibilities as well as between different businesses and ERP systems within the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establishes relationships with new and existing vendors.
- Vouchers vendor invoices for expenditures with and without purchase orders.
- Processes invoices for cash disbursement in accordance with Company procedures.
- Responsible for new vendor onboarding process, including requesting, and maintaining W-9 forms, payment terms, bank changes, etc.
- Researches and troubleshoots Accounts Payable questions or issues.
- Obtains & maintains relevant accounting documents and disbursement support.
- Performs other accounts payable functions such as voiding checks and vouchers.
- Manages end to end travel and expense reimbursement process with RAMP (spend management platform), ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Provides guidance to employees on expense report submissions.
- Assists accounting and FP&A teams with monthly closing and financial reporting tasks, including account reconciliations.
- Perform other duties and assignments such as sales tax reporting, preparing IRS 1099’s and identifying ways to streamline and make processes more efficient.
- Maintains proper internal controls and procedures related to the accounts payable process.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic knowledge and operation of office equipment such as personal computer, calculator, copier, and software including Microsoft Office.
- Strong background in arithmetic along with intermediate data entry skills.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with external and internal contacts.
- Capable of working with limited oversight; uses good judgment as to when to involve supervision.
- Ability to maintain personal productivity and quality standards as determined by supervision.
EDUCATION/PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree in accounting, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Position requires incumbent to work onsite in Bloomfield, CT.
Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer
Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
