Accounts Payable Specialist

World View•Tucson, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a newly created, full-time role and a foundational hire for World View's finance team build-out. This position will own the end-to-end accounts payable function — establishing controls, building processes, and ensuring that World View's payment operations are accurate, timely, and audit-ready. This is a high-impact opportunity for a detail-oriented AP professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to be part of building something from the ground up. You will work directly with the CFO and Accounting Manager to implement best-in-class AP controls designed to meet public company and SOX compliance standards.

Requirements

2+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience
Strong working knowledge of AP controls, segregation of duties, and 3-way matching
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
High attention to detail with a track record of accuracy in a high-volume environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills — comfortable working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public company or SOX-compliant environment
Familiarity with internal controls frameworks (COSO, SOX Section 404)
Experience implementing or improving AP workflows and controls from scratch
Background in aerospace, technology, or venture-backed startup environment
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
AP certification (IAPP or similar) a plus

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle AP process from invoice receipt through payment — including coding, matching, approval routing, and disbursement
Perform 3-way matching (purchase order, receipt, and invoice) on all applicable vendor transactions
Process vendor payments accurately and on schedule via ACH, wire, check, and virtual card
Maintain the AP sub-ledger and ensure timely reconciliation to the general ledger
Manage the AP email inbox and serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries
Implement and maintain segregation of duties controls across the AP function
Adhere to and enforce World View's invoice approval workflow and authorization matrix
Maintain and periodically audit the vendor master file — verifying new vendor legitimacy and validating banking detail changes through independent confirmation protocols
Identify and flag duplicate invoices, potential fraudulent submissions, and control exceptions in real time
Support SOX readiness efforts by maintaining complete, organized documentation for all AP transactions
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable
Prepare and post AP accruals at month-end to ensure accurate financial reporting
Reconcile AP sub-ledger to general ledger monthly and resolve discrepancies promptly
Track and report on aged payables, upcoming payment obligations, and cash requirements
Support the CFO and Accounting Manager with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
Document AP policies, procedures, and internal controls as part of World View's SOX compliance infrastructure
Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows, reduce processing time, and strengthen controls
Evaluate and recommend AP automation tools or ERP enhancements to improve efficiency at scale
Partner with procurement, operations, and department heads to streamline the purchase-to-pay process