Accountant - Accounts Payable

Astera Labs•San Jose, CA

15d•$105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Role Overview The Accountant - Accounts Payable role is responsible for independently managing day-to-day accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting month-end close activities, and improving AP processes while complying with company policies and accounting standards. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of hands-on accounts payable experience
Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle Fusion, NetSuite)
Strong Excel skills, including basic formulas and data analysis
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor company experience is a plus
Previous experience involving ERP implementation (eg. Oracle Fusion) is a plus
Worked with Oracle Fusion – highly desirable
Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment
Knowledge of GAAP and month end close process
Prior experience assisting with audits
Experience with drafting adjusting journal entries related to AP system to GL discrepancies

Responsibilities

Process, review, and approve vendor invoices and employee expense reports with minimal supervision
Perform three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, receiving documents)
Ensure timely and accurate payments via check, ACH, and wire transfers
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries
Maintain accurate and organized AP records and supporting documentation
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable subledger
Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals and reconciliations
Prepare data file for the annual 1099 filing
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to AP workflows
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements