Accounts Payable Analyst

Lockheed Martin•Lakeland, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position is for an Accounts Payable Analyst providing direct support to our internal and external customers within the Lockheed Martin (LM) supply chain. Analysts are expected to independently research issues and resolve complex errors across a broad range of technical and financial topics. Analysts must be able to work effectively in a close team environment, placing the mission and the team objectives first. Analysts must be able to support tight deadlines on a continuous basis, driving positive results in key AP metrics while adhering to policies and procedures. The analyst will be expected to master various AP processes while providing excellent customer service and maintaining frequent contact with business partners. Additional responsibilities will be assigned, as necessary. Core work is cyclical and follows a schedule, but at times this role contains a dynamic component which requires the ability to quickly adapt to new processes and deliver high quality work under pressure. Occasional weekend support may be required on an as needed basis, especially during peak times including year-end and month-end closing. Analysts must be comfortable adapting to new technology in a constantly changing and complex financial world. Accounts Payable is located within our larger Global Financial Services (GFS) organization which provides core finance and services to all areas of Lockheed Martin in the United States and around the world. In GFS, all analysts are expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with our internal customers by delivering critical services at a very high degree of accuracy daily. GFS places a high emphasis on lean operations, and analysts are expected to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Finance, Economics or related degree, or equivalent experience / combined education
Effective analytical skills demonstrated through related experience
Ability to manage competing priorities on a continuous basis
Effective Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel
Proven effective customer service research and response
Proven accountability and professionalism
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
Quick and proactive learner with aptitude for various processes
Proven detailed-oriented and self-motivated work style
Flexibility to adjust schedules to meet customer needs as needed

Nice To Haves

Prior Accounts Payable Experience
SAP experience
Experience with automation software
Advanced skill level in Excel
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement effective process improvements quickly and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to automate manual processes with Power Query
Experience with Help Desk operations
Demonstrated ability to work independently with others and in decision making
Demonstrated ability to independently drive change in large cross functional organizations
Experience interacting with our government customer or Lockheed Martin products
Knowledge / experience with FAR and DFAR

Responsibilities

Support the capture and processing of invoices from our suppliers and internal customers.
Support our internal and external customers by responding to requests on a broad range of topics related to supply chain operations. Supporting the resolution of AP Help Desk inquiries is a large component of this position.
Support resolution of invoices in process to resolve errors and ensure timely payment to our suppliers.
Perform root cause analysis to investigate and resolve complex financial issues to prevent the aging of payables.
Other duties include support of requests, providing payment status, supporting ad hoc requests for reporting, ERP system issue analysis, process improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.