A/P Specialist

A/P Specialist

About Us:

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is seeking an A/P Specialist in our Herndon, VA location to join our Accounting team. As an A/P Specialist at BlackSky, you will play a key role in supporting our day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on timely and accurate processing of invoices, electronic payments, expense reimbursements, and vendor communications. You'll collaborate cross-functionally across the organization and work closely with both internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure financial data integrity and operational efficiency. This role reports to the Senior A/P Specialist and as a hybrid role, is in the office twice a week.

Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume invoices for multiple BlackSky entities using a three-way match.
• Weekly reconciliation of credit card purchases, which includes working with various business owners to obtain receipts and receipt coding.
• Process multiple audits in collaboration with the Accounting Manager, Compliance team, and People Ops team.
• Assist with the month-end closing process, which includes accruals and various reconciliations.
• Responsible for adhering to internal controls on procurement and payable process.
• Weekly cash disbursement process which includes electronic payments via wire or ACH, and timely posting of payments in operating system.
• Process employee T&E reports, both manual and automated.
• Maintain required forms for new and existing vendors/subcontractors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies, POs, and other AP matters.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of full-cycle AP experience.
• Detail oriented, ability to meet deadlines, and prioritize.
• Hands-on experience with electronic three-way matching (matching PO, receipt, and invoice) in an accounting system.
• Experience with electronic payment processing (e.g., ACH, wire, credit card transactions).
• Strong Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical skills along with good judgment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Great teammate with excellent social communication and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and take on any tasks assigned.
• History of maintaining total confidentiality and discretion of all employee information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Plex experience.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible, US-based, employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance




• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!




• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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