Senior AP Specialist (Contract)

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary: Epirus is looking for a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist who will be supporting the company’s payables operation. This role will assist with entering and maintaining data in a time-sensitive manner to ensure accurate financial records and handling. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person who enjoys processing transactions, problem-solving with numbers, and preparing financial data in a fast-paced environment. 

** This is a 6-month contract position**

Responsibilities: 

• Perform day-to-day full-cycle accounts payable transactions to ensure accurate and timely invoice and payment processing
• Perform a 3-way match between Purchase Orders, Invoices, and Good Receipts and obtain appropriate invoice approval prior to posting
• Review invoices for processing to ensure services rendered and billings are in accordance with Purchase Orders and Contracts
• Assist with vendor onboarding processes as well as collecting, verifying and adding ACH bank information in the ERP system
• Analyze monthly vendor statements and help resolve any questions or issues with internal and external stakeholders 
• Assist with AP accruals, GL account reconciliations, travel and expense journal entries, and other month-end close processes as needed
• Assist Accounting with providing supporting documentation for audits, identify opportunities for process improvements and other ad hoc requests

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, Epicor, etc)
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Possesses a basic understanding of 1099, W9 & W8 requirements
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, analytics, and basic data entry skills
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Accounting Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Firm understanding of general accounting principles

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.