Accounts Payable Specialist

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity allocation

Medical benefits

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an AP Specialist to manage accounts payable with focus on internal controls and efficient vendor management. You will process invoices, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate vendor data in the ERP system.

Responsibilities include month-end accruals, reconciliations, and supporting audits and tax filings. Strong Excel skills and experience with SAP/ERP systems are preferred. Prior aerospace or startup exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years in Accounts Payable.
• Knowledge of Indirect taxes, e.g. Sales Tax.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Preferred: Aerospace or startup experience.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments accurately and timely using ERP.
• Maintain vendor and customer data in ERP.
• Address AP inquiries promptly.
• Create AP policies and vendor maintenance procedures.
• Assist in month-end close and accruals.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and GL coding.
• Contribute to audit processes and tax filings support.
• Collaborate with third-party tax service provider for quarterly and year-end filings.

Skills

Internal controls

AP processes

Vendor management

Month-end accruals

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

ERP systems

SAP

Aerospace startup

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Impulse Space is seeking an AP Specialist who is familiar with internal controls and processes of Accounts Payable. The AP Specialist will create processes and procedures to maintain the vendor history and process payments to vendors
• Ensure all invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely using the ERP system
• Maintain both Vendor and Customer data bases In ERP System
• Address all inquiries directed towards Accounts Payable functions in a timely fashion
• Create Policies and Procedures surrounding AP function and vendor maintenance
• Work with the Financial Analyst to develop and establish rules to preserve cash flow
• Generate accurate accruals at month-end and monitor actuals received against it
• Assist in Month-end and develop process related to ensure quick AP Close
• File of Indirect tax Returns and Annual filings such as 1099
• Complete new vendor packets, ensuring proper supporting information is compiled
• Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve any inquiries or discrepancies
• Maintain a process to ensure the integrity and accuracy of AP data. prepare monthly reconciliations
• Ensuring consistent and accurate GL coding
• Handle Account Payable month-end journal entries and Accounts
• Participate in and contribute to the financial audit process including preparation of audit schedules related to Accounts Payable
• Partner with third-party tax service provider to ensure timely reconciliation and review of quarterly and year-end tax filings
• Complete ad hoc projects

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We’ve got you and your family covered for all eventualities
• Company Ownership: You’ll be contributing to Impulse’s success, so you deserve to share in it. All full-time employees receive a meaningful equity allocation
• Flexible PTO Policy: We believe in work-life harmony more so than “balance”. When you are happy & fulfilled outside of work, you will be more productive when you’re in it. We offer generous PTO accrual to our full-time employees

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance2+ years of demonstrated experience in Accounts PayableKnowledge of Indirect taxes, for eg. Sales TaxAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyPreferred Skills and ExperienceUnderstanding of internal controls over initiation, authorization, processing, recording, and reporting of AP transactionsDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)Experience with SAP & other ERP systems will be a plus3+ years’ of demonstrated AP experience working in an aerospace or start-up environmentExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritizeAbility to work independently with a strong sense of urgencyStrong organization skill with a high degree of attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and managementAbility to work in a fast-paced environment