Accounts Payable Specialist

About Varda

Varda is moving industry into space and bringing real products back to Earth. 

SpaceX, NASA, and the rest of the space industry have laid the proverbial railways to orbit.  The team at Varda is building on top of this prior work to expand the economic bounds of humankind. 

At Varda, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of ambition and experience. Our team has all worked in aerospace and honed their crafts in the trenches of major established companies.  Your work will be valued and evaluated by launch-proven leaders who’ve chosen to apply their talents to manufacturing in space.  

While our vision is big, the steps to get there are both reasonable and feasible. Our company operations are clear and use cases for orbital manufacturing have been proven out over decades of ISS-based research and development. 

Join Varda to help leverage space for business.   

About this Role

As the Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, you will be responsible for tracking and processing the financial transactions of the company.  A successful candidate will be able to interface will all aspects of the company including engineering, sales, and the account management teams to verify theirs payments and invoices are paid in a correct and timely manner.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters.

Required Skills

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts and the resolution of any discrepancies
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Respond to external vendors and internal managers in regard to all aspects of the accounts payable process
• Contribute to departmental automation and process improvement projects
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of professional experience in accounts payable, finance, and/or operations experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Experience in Microsoft Excel
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. to conform with U.S Government space technology export regulations under ITAR 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Strong interest in automation and process improvement
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central and/or other ERP accounting systems
• Experience with US GAAP accounting standards
• Experience with processing payments to international vendors in foreign currencies and languages
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to new situations

Compensation

• Accounts Payable Specialist: $29/hour - $31/hour
• Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
• You will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards
• Offer compensation also includes the ability to purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan