Accounts Payable Specialist; 1st Shift

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for providing day to day accounting support by ensuring the accuracy and financial integrity of accounts payable processing and reporting.

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. (CRT) began as a locally family‑owned business, with operations in Mentor, OH since 1985, and grew into a global leader (500+ employees) in the aerospace MRO sector. Specializing in the repair and overhaul of turbine engine components, CRT proudly serves the world’s largest airlines and jet engine manufacturers. Component Repair Technologies is focused on our valued employees, customers, and community.

In 2025, CRT became a Safran Aircraft Engines company as a Center of Excellence for the repair of large jet engine parts in the Americas. For over 120 years, Safran, through its Aircraft Engines subsidiary, designs, produces, markets and supports, alone or in partnership, aircraft engines offering world‑class performance and reliability. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Operating through CFM International, its 50/50 joint venture with GE Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of single‑aisle commercial jet engines, the CFM
56 and LEAP. Safran Aircraft Engines is fully committed to sustainable aviation through the RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology development program. Safran Aircraft Engines also deploys a global network providing a full range of support, maintenance & repair services. Visit  and  for more information. Take‑off in your career, learn new skills and become part of a world‑class workforce.

• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement projects.
• Follow written and verbal work instructions accurately.
• Be flexible to meet or exceed productivity and competency requirements.
• Communicate with all levels of employees within the organization.
• Accurately complete tasks in an established standardized manner.
• Assist Safran central AP team in preparing weekly generation of payment.
• Prepare the weekly generation of payables for credit card payments.
• Act as a backup to the Accounts Receivable Specialist.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable monthly detail including cash receipts, Accounts Payable aging, Accounts Receivable aging, and Accounts Payable control sheet.
• Reconcile various accounts by identifying errors.
• Maintain the company checkbook including all spreadsheets, deposits, and cash receipts.
• Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports.
• Enter Accounts Payable, working with the Purchasing department for any clarification.
• Monthly royalty reports including verification.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, and sales representatives in regard to payables and receivables.
• Review and identify all freight charges.
• Yearly 1099 reporting.

• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented individual.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and follow CRT policies and procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Associate’s degree in business or other related field.
• Three to five years previous accounting experience in preferably a manufacturing environment.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting analytics.

• Must be able to pass a vision test and a fitness‑for‑duty test.>
• Follow general shop safety procedures including the occasional use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.
• Able to manually operate office equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.

• CRT currently offers two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program (no premiums for employee and family) and the other being a traditional employee premium…