A growing organization in the aviation distribution sector is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist to support daily accounting operations. This role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing both AP and AR responsibilities while working cross-functionally with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

The position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and globally connected business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, validate coding accuracy, and ensure timely payment processing

• Manage accounts receivable functions including invoicing, payment posting, and collections follow-up

• Reconcile vendor statements, customer accounts, and bank transactions

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and account balances

• Prepare aging reports and assist with month-end close activities

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

• Respond to vendor and customer payment inquiries in a professional and timely manner

• Assist with wire transfers, ACH payments, and cash application activities

• Support the accounting team with reporting, documentation, and administrative projects as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience

• Experience within distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or aviation environments preferred

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and transactional accounting processes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accuracy

Preferred Skills

• Experience processing high-volume invoices

• Background in collections and cash application activities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Bilingual Spanish language skills are a plus

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jennifer Roldan