Accounts Payable Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Forterra. Arlington · full-time · $70,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Code vendor bills, route them for approval, and keep payments moving on time
- Review employee travel claims, confirm expenses meet requirements, and arrange reimbursements
- Match corporate card charges to receipts and check that spending follows policy
- Keep transaction records and approval trails ready for audits, then supply auditors with requested support
- Help close the month through accruals, account reconciliations, and explanations of variances
What you bring
- A degree in accounting, finance or a related area, or equivalent experience
- Around one to three years in accounts payable or general accounting is preferred
- You can use Excel and accounting or ERP systems, and understand controls and audit work
- You bring accuracy and can balance competing tasks while meeting deadlines
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone focused on invoice processing, employee expenses, card reconciliations, and audit documentation. It is based in Arlington, United States.
From the employer
About Forterra
Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.
About the role
- Forterra is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, with a strong emphasis on employee travel and expense (T&E) reports and corporate credit card transactions. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate, timely processing of payments while maintaining strict compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. A strong focus on documentation, transparency, and audit readiness is essential.
What you'll do
- Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment
- Manage employee travel and expense (T&E) reports, including detailed review, validation, and reimbursement
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure all expenses are properly documented and policy compliant
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records for all AP and T&E transactions
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company expense policies; identify and escalate non-compliant transactions
- Prepare and organize supporting documentation for internal and external audits
- Assist auditors by providing requested reports, reconciliations, and transaction-level support
- Maintain clear audit trails for all transactions, including approvals and supporting receipts
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and variance explanations
- Respond to vendor and employee inquiries regarding payments, expenses, and policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred
- Experience with T&E systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify) is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting internal or external audits
- Familiarity with corporate credit card programs and reconciliation processes
- Knowledge of SOX compliance or similar regulatory frameworks
- Experience in a fast-paced or high-volume processing environment
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
US Salary Range
$70,000.00- $90,000.00
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
- Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
- Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
- A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
- A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
- Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.
Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.