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A/P Specialist full_time

A/P Specialist

About Us:

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world’s most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky’s data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is seeking an A/P Specialist in our Herndon, VA location to join our Accounting team. This role reports to the Senior A/P Specialist and as a hybrid role, is in the office twice a week.

Responsibilities:

  • Enter and process invoices for all BlackSky subsidiaries. Processing invoices includes matching to an appropriate Purchase Order. 
  • Reconcile CC Receipt to Account Coding and work with business owners to understand costs.
  • Process multiple audits in collaboration with the People Ops team and Accounting Manager.
  • Prepare well-supported accounting records to ensure timely month end close and successful audits.
  • Responsible for adhering to internal controls on procurement and payable process.
  • Process electronic funds payments, including credit memos and refund requests. Responsible for ensuring timely payment of critical invoices, which includes tracking, use of checklists and helping business owners request invoices and purchase orders.
  • Process employee expense reimbursement process (both manual and automated) and administer the expense policy.
  • Maintain accurate billing, use and other indirect tax records for new and existing vendors.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies, POs, and other AP matters.
  • Reconcile vendor statements.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of two years of AP experience.
  • Strong Excel spreadsheet skills.
  • Strong analytical skills along with good judgment.
  • Detail oriented, ability to meet deadlines, and prioritize.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Great teammate with excellent social communication and organizational skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and take on any tasks assigned.
  • History of maintaining total confidentiality and discretion of all employee information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deltek Costpoint experience.
  • Plex experience. 

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible, US-based, employees includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
    • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
  • 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
  • Employer matching donations
  • Professional development
  • Mac or PC? Your 

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

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