AP/AR Specialist I

Responsibilities for this Position

AP/AR Specialist I

US-FL-St Petersburg

Job ID: 2025-35033
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance/Economics
St Petersburg, FL

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
• Entry level to a professional career progression
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Analyzes accounts payable/receivable activities to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Maintains and reconciles the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledger to validate charges and ensure timely and accurate payments and receipt of payments.
• Utilizes AP/AR data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvements or cost savings.
• Generates reports to bring insight into collections, account ages, and other relevant metrics and relays conclusions to management.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies in billings and collections or payments.
• Analyzes customer credit history, determines credit risk, and recommends credit limits and payment terms.
• May recommend improvements to accounts payable/receivable processes.


Required Qualifications


• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


Preferred Qualifications


• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Finance or Accounting degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and Written Communication. Account Reconciliation. Accounts Payable. Accounts Receivable. Billing. Credit Analysis. Data Entry-Keyboarding. Dunning. Financial Statements. Inquiry Research/Response. Invoice Management. Invoice Verification. Issue Resolution. Payment Posting. Payment Processing. GAAP Standards. AP Automation Software. AR Automation Software.


Physical Requirements


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.


Travel Requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.


The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.



If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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