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Accounts Payable Specialist

ApptronikAustin, Texas, United StatesOnsite

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better.  We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developingstate-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our world-class team.  This position will support us as we work to build and deploy some of the coolest robots on earth by timely and accurate invoice processing, onboarding and responding to vendors, researching discrepancies, assisting in month-end close, and preparing management reports.  Candidates with an aptitude for other areas of accounting will have cross-training opportunities as well.This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing company that is working towards a brighter, more advanced future.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a 401k, health benefits, and paid time off, as well as a hybrid work schedule at our location in north Austin.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES


  • Invoice Processing: Review, code, and accurately enter invoices into the accounting system. Match invoices to POs and obtain proper approvals as needed.
  • Vendor onboarding: Verify documentation for vendors and establish payment terms.
  • Account Monitoring: Assist in the monitoring of accounts payable aging reports. Work with the supply chain team and purchasers to reconcile vendor accounts, understand receipts and PO differences, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Vendor Relations: Foster positive relationships with vendors by providing excellent customer service, managing inquiries, and resolving any payment issues or discrepancies.
  • Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing processes, including preparation of necessary reports, posting journal entries and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and tax regulations. Maintain a strong internal control environment through policy development and documentation.
  • Reporting: Provide ad-hoc reports to management regarding accounts payable activity and balances as needed.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS


  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively
  • Capability to take initiative and be a positive team player
  • Capacity to adjust to change, as part of a growing and dynamic high-tech company
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with vendors, management, and internal teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge of sales and use tax and how it applies to accounts payable transactions.
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles including fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, inventory preferred.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Business Central or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software preferred.
  • Familiarity with Continia (AP automation tool for Microsoft Business Central) preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE


  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Visual ability to read printed materials and a computer screen
  • Hearing and speech to communicate in person and on calls

*This is a direct hire.  Please, no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Life at Apptronik

Apptronik is developing robots that can live and work with humans to make our lives safer, more productive and easier. Our expertise comes from our mechatronic and control software contributions for advanced legged robots including NASA's Valkyrie humanoid robot and Meka's Hume point foot biped. Our research and development is leading to new innovations that are making robots lighter, safer and more powerful than ever before. As we develop these innovations we are making them available to everybody for use in their own research and projects.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Curiosity* Humility* Integrity* Passion* Creativity* Equal Employment Opportunities* Anti-Discrimination Policy* Hybrid Work Schedule* Professional Development Opportunities* Collaborative and Agile Process Experience* Focus on Developing State-of-the-Art General-Purpose Robots* Commitment to Improving Human Quality of Life* Solving Labor Shortage Problem* Emphasis on Continuous Learning and Improvement Mindset
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