Accountants Payable Specialist

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member of the finance organization, providing transactional support to the Accounts Payable department. This position involves high-volume processing of expense reports and invoices.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of accounts payable, finance, or operations experience (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:      

Pay range:      

Accounts Payable Specialist/Level 1: $27.00 - $32.00/hour
Accounts Payable Specialist/Level 2: $30.00 - $36.00/hour                      

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.