Accounts Payable Specialist

<p>Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.</p> <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role will help manage our AP processes and systems from end to end.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Invoice Processing &amp; Verification: Ensure timely processing and thorough validation of incoming invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.</li> <li>Accounting &amp; Reconciliation: Accurately record payables transactions in the general ledger and provide integral support for month-end close, audit requests, and bank reconciliations.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement by proactively identifying and implementing process efficiencies, emphasizing the use of AI and automation tools (e.g., Ramp, NetSuite) to scale operations and handle rapidly increasing transaction volume.</li> <li>Expense &amp; Card Management: Manage the end-to-end process for employee expense reimbursements and company credit card (e.g., Ramp) transactions, including review, coding, policy compliance, and reconciliation of card statements in NetSuite.</li> <li>Vendor Relationship Management: Manage vendor onboarding and relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and timely payments.</li> <li>Reporting: Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly AP aging reports, highlighting payment status and forecasting for cash flow management.</li> <li>Compliance: Ensure all AP activities are aligned and comply with internal policies and controls.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong>:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, including managing a high volume of transactions, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.</li> <li>Systems Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise with accounting/ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, or similar). Experience with invoice automation or AP management tools like Ramp is highly desired.</li> <li>Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a knack for identifying and resolving discrepancies.</li> <li>Technical Proficiency: Proficient Excel/Google Sheets skills for data analysis and reporting.</li> <li>Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for successful collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Process-Oriented: A self-starter mindset with a passion for creating, documenting, and continuously improving processes.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $75,000-95,000 annually.</p> <p>The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.</p>