Accounts Payable Manager
About The Position
We are seeking an exceptional Accounts Payable Manager who brings a strong sense of ownership to the table and excels in dynamic, fast-paced environments. This role will be integral in supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations, managing vendor relationships, and partnering with our internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in navigating ambiguity and balancing competing priorities while maintaining a consistently high standard for accuracy and precision. This role is more than just processing invoices – you’ll leverage strong accounting fundamentals daily while building a scalable Accounts Payable function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another related field or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years leading the AP function
- Uncompromising attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills paired with strong accounting judgment and a solutions-driven mindset
- Passionate about accounting operations with a hands-on, roll-up-your sleeves mentality
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Netsuite and/or Ramp
- Familiarity with defense, aerospace, or other high-growth manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, from invoice intake and processing to approvals, payment disbursement, and account reconciliation.
- Process a high volume of invoices and requests – ensuring proper coding, contract and purchase order review, approvals, and adherence to company procedures.
- Lead vendor management by maintaining pristine records, facilitating vendor relationships and communications, and proactively resolving issues and discrepancies.
- Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Shipping and Receiving, and Finance to ensure accurate three-way match, goods receipt, and timely payments.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with tax reporting and regulatory requirements, including annual 1099 filing.
- Drive continuous improvement across the accounts payable function by identifying opportunities for automation, increased efficiency, cost reduction, and adoption of best-practice processes.
- Collaborate with the broader accounting team on month-end financial close activities, external audit requests, and ad-hoc projects.
- Work 4-5 days per week out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
- Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
- Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
