Accounts Payable Manager

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join our finance team. This person will play a key role in supporting the accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with payment terms. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of accounts payable.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Invoice Processing

• Process and code invoices accurately, ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts to verify proper documentation.

Vendor Management:

• Communicate with vendors to resolve inquiries, discrepancies, and payment-related issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and address payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reconcile statements and ensure vendors are paid within agreed-upon timelines.

Expense Reporting:

• Review and process employee expense reports, verifying receipts and adherence to company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of reports related to expenses and reimbursements.

Recordkeeping and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and organized records of accounts payable transactions.
• File and archive financial documents in accordance with recordkeeping policies.

Data Analysis:

• Assist in analyzing accounts payable data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Generate reports to support decision-making and financial analysis.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives.
• Support the Accounting and Finance teams in achieving departmental goals.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to address payment discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in accounts payable, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with accounting software.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.