Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistLocation: Columbus, GA | Full-Time | Salary: $50,000 – $65,000 annually About E.L. Blake CorporationE.L. Blake Corporation (ELB) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission-critical operational and technical support to the U.S. Department of Defense, with a focus on U.S. Air Force mission planning systems. ELB delivers highly skilled personnel and scalable solutions that ensure system readiness, operational compliance, and mission success across global environments. Position OverviewE.L. Blake Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support accounting and financial operations at our corporate office in Columbus, Georgia. The Accounts Payable Specialist will support vendor invoice processing, employee expenses, vendor administration, and financial recordkeeping. This position will work closely with internal departments and vendors to ensure accounts payable transactions and supporting documentation are processed accurately and maintained in accordance with established company procedures. Why Join ELBThis is an opportunity to join a growing federal government contractor and gain hands-on experience across accounts payable and financial operations. The Accounts Payable Specialist will work closely with Accounting, Contracts, and other corporate functions while developing experience with Deltek Costpoint and financial processes supporting a federal contracting environment. Key Responsibilities Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and related accounts payable transactions accurately and timely. Set up and maintain vendor and accounts payable information in Deltek Costpoint. Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to obtain required documentation and resolve routine payment or invoice discrepancies. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for accounts payable, audits, and compliance activities. Support Accounting and Contracts with vendor administration, financial documentation, and tracking outstanding accounts payable items through completion. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship High school diploma or equivalent 1–2 years of accounts payable, accounting, finance, administrative, or related experience; relevant internship or academic experience may be considered Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Strong organizational, numerical, and attention-to-detail skills Ability to review financial and administrative documentation for accuracy and completeness Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to appropriately handle confidential financial and company information Preferred Qualifications Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Previous accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administrative experience Experience with Deltek Costpoint or a similar accounting/ERP system Experience within a federal government contracting or DoD environment Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions up to 4% Responsible Time Off (RTO) program supporting flexibility and work-life balance 40 hours of paid sick leave annually Paid holidays Company-paid basic life insurance