SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of space. They are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to provide transactional support in a high-volume accounts payable department, which includes processing invoices and expense reports, and resolving discrepancies.
Responsibilities
- Meet transaction targets in a high-volume accounts payable department
- Process and match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
- Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Respond to questions from vendors and internal departments in a timely manner
- Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies
- Provide support to the department by processing expense reports, maintaining Excel reports, importing, and exporting databases and files
- Payment coordination on a weekly basis
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- 1+ years of accounts payable, finance, or operations experience (internship experience qualifies)
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
- This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered
- Strong motivation for automation and process improvement
- General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Experience with Excel and MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience with SQL
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company Overview
- SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.spacex.com.