Accounts Payable Accountant

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

• The Accounts Payable Accountant reports directly to the on-site accounting manager. In this role, he/she will be responsible for the review and coordination of accurate payments to suppliers of the Kinston site.
• The job holder will support the site controlling team and will manage critical interfaces with key stakeholders across the Kinston finance team, corporate office(s), and business organization. Primary business functions the Accounts Payable Accountant will interface with include the site business leaders, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Tax, the onsite Controlling team, and suppliers.
• The Accounts Payable Accountant will ensure the robustness of the closing process on time and on quality as well as accuracy of (but not limited to) the accuracy of accounts payable balances on the site balance sheet.
• In addition to the required accounting skillset, the Accounts Payable Accountant will need excellent analytical and communication skills. Regular use of financial systems such as SAP will be a regular requirement.
• This position also provides opportunities to improve or develop new processes to optimize efficiency or implement new account requirements while maintaining an effective system of internal controls.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Day to day accounting responsibilities: 70%

The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for completing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities on time and on quality. The jobholder will be responsible for the timely completion of account reconciliations for designated payable accounts associated with monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities. Accurate reporting to support the review of month end trial balances will be essential. They will be responsible for (but not limited to) pulling payment files weekly, conducting appropriate reviews of the payment file, communicating the payment file to Treasury for payment, coordination with SCM/Logistics and suppliers to ensure goods received align with submitted invoices, maintaining minimal GRIR balance, and providing accurate reporting to the Accounting Manager and Site Controller.

The jobholder will also contribute and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring that the organization is ready and prepared.

1. Support Continuous Improvement Process & Transformation Projects : 30%

The jobholder will participate in department projects and/or cross-department projects. They will act as a team member of the Finance organization to contribute to the integration, automization, and digitalization of the closing process when applicable. He or she will ensure implementation of ERP system enhancements and other financial tools that enhance operational effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related discipline and 1-3 years of related experience; 2-5 years of experience in an accounts payable role
• Basic understanding of GAAP/IFRS and accounting principles
• Positive and proactive attitude along with strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work with diverse teams at different levels of the organization
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, organizing and analyzing large volumes of data
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred experience in Corporate or Public Accounting
• SAP or other ERP system and payroll systems
• Background with internal controls, collaboration with external auditors, and account reconciliation

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.