Accounts Payable & Expense Report Clerk
Camarillo, CA
Full Time
Entry Level
The Accounts Payable & Expense Report Clerk is responsible for processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and performing routine bank and credit card reconciliations. This role supports the accounting function within a government contracting environment, ensuring compliance with company policies, DCAA requirements, and standard accounting practices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in managing high-volume transactions accurately and efficiently.
Salary is $68-75k
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and government contracting requirements.
- Audit and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company travel and expense policies.
- Perform weekly and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Prepare and process payments (ACH, wire transfers, checks) to vendors.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all payables and expense-related transactions.
- Assist with month-end closing, including accruals, journal entries, and reporting as needed.
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies or payment issues.
- Monitor and manage accounts payable aging reports.
- Support internal and external audits, including DCAA and financial audits, by providing documentation and analysis.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects and provide cross-departmental assistance to Accounting, HR, Project Control, and Contracts teams as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Expense Report processing, preferably in a government contracting environment.
- Strong understanding of bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Unanet) and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and GAAP.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Unanet accounting software (highly preferred).
- Familiarity with government contracting accounting standards and DCAA compliance.
- Experience with electronic payment systems and vendor portals.
Work Environment
- Standard office environment, onsite. May require occasional overtime during month-end or audit periods.
What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like
Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.
About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)
Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.
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