Accounts Payable Specialist

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

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