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We are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to support the Company’s implementation of Concur Invoicing and Concur Expense. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role will also drive efficiency through automation and identify opportunities for process improvement. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

+ Serve as Accounting project lead for the SAP Concur implementation, partnering with internal stakeholders, IT, Operations, Shared Services, Procurement, and external consultants to ensure a successful rollout.

+ Define business requirements, participate in system configuration and testing, and lead user training and adoption efforts.

+ Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal controls for the new system.

+ Manage the full-cycle AP process post-implementation, including invoice processing, expense reports, purchase cards, and month-end close.

+ Maintain Concur systems settings and access rights. Troubleshoot issues and outlier transactions and ensure optimal use of the platform.

+ Partner with Procurement, Treasury, Payroll and other departments to ensure seamless procure to pay processes.

+ Perform data analysis on AP transactions to ensure system interfaces are working properly and mapping all transactions between systems.

+ Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to streamline workflows.

+ Manage strong working relationships with Operations and vendors to resolve escalated payment issues.

+ Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to reporting inquiries.

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP team.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.

+ 5+ years of Finance/Accounting experience, including supervisory experience.

+ Proficiency and understanding of both Costpoint and government contracting.

+ Advanced Excel skills to reconcile data between systems, analyze and summarize information, and identify bottlenecks within the workflow.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

+ Leadership and communication skills.

+ Comfortable with technology, continuous learning, and adaptability to support a dynamic work environment.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities.

+ This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.

Job ID

2025-19649

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders** , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers** , Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

**As an Akima employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).