Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable

External Description

Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an Accounting Analyst – Accounts Payable for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Accounting Analyst – Accounts Payable is responsible for the accurate recordation and payment of the Association’s activity, as well as that of affiliated organizations.

Areas of responsibility include the following: auditing and payment of invoices and internal and external expense reimbursements, accrual and payment of flight pay loss claims, performing monthly reconciliation of accounts to the general ledger, and initiating receipt of and maintaining current contract information on flight pay loss and contractual vendors

Travel: 0- 5%.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years of college with emphasis in business math and/or accounting strongly preferred; high school diploma required; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related experience required, four (4) or more preferred.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with internal and external vendors and Association members.
• Solid math aptitude; analytical and technical skills preferred.
• Knowledge of payments processing, and related activities, strongly preferred.
• Strong teamwork, organization, task prioritization, and problem-solving skills required.
• Organized self-starter mentality, with ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with flexibility.
• Software:
  Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Accounts Payable/Infor systems experience preferred.
• Able to work flexible schedule on short-notice as needed, i.e., ability to meet scheduling requirements during peak activity periods such as month-end close, annual financial close, audits, and others, as required.

Physical Demands:

Note:

The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and the local metropolitan area. May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). Sporadically and/or while on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage and/or boxes weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)

ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11%
  plus 3% contribution into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.
  No employee contribution required! Employees can choose to make pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions to the 401(k). The plan permits in-plan Roth conversions and has a 4-year vesting schedule. The MBCBP has a 3-year…