Accounts Payable Specialist IV

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We're Looking For:

Iridium is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be primarily focused on Accounts Payable and its related month-end close process, and on-going support of AP management and team members.

What You'll Do:

Accounts Payable support
• Process invoices, including verification of account coding and proper approvals, in CoreIntegrator workflow and Dynamics GP
• Verify funding is in place for invoice payments and work with managers if purchase requisition modifications are needed
• Manage Purchase Order status for assigned vendors
• Assist with weekly check, EFT, and online web payments, and enter foreign currency wire payments in bank portal
• Handle assigned vendor calls and e-mails
• Research account statements for open or unpaid invoices
• Monitor vendor record information and request updates as needed
• Research and compile accrual information for month-end open invoice accrualAccounts Payable to GL account reconciliation at month-end
• Void and re-issue stale checks or failed electronic payments
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Review and process Coporate Card expense reports
• Provide support on quarterly and year end audits

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
• General experience in/a basic knowledge of Acconting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and computer skills
• Must take initiative, work with minimal oversight, and be a problem solver with the ability to analyze situations and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate key messages and ideas clearly and effectively
• Can cultivate meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team, while being open and responsive to constructive feedback as they guide and mentor you
• The ability to think outside the box to help solve problems, with the humility to ask for help when needed
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment and the readiness to take on any new tasks that are handed to you
• A motivation to achieve outcomes and results
• Capable of handling multiple tasks at once and completing them on time with mostly no errors
• An eagerness to develop professionally, continuously learn, and share knowledge with others
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must
• Detail oriented

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or other accounting software
• Experience with invoice approval workflow
• Concur expense report experience

Work environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.