Scale AI is looking to hire a highly motivated and enthusiastic AP Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. This crucial role will play an integral part in day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for managing the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and supporting the month-end close process. You must have strong analytical skills and an eagerness to learn, as well as be a collaborative team player who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves. This role will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.
What you’ll be doing:
- Own new vendor setup and ongoing vendor relationships to ensure timely resolution of AP issues and inquiries
- Process vendor invoices with proper coding to GL accounts and departments
- Manage company PO process and work closely with spend owners to create purchase requests and maintain existing POs
- Oversee employee reimbursements and corporate credit cards by reviewing coding and compliance with company policies
- Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations for AP-related close items
- Assist the Corporate Accounting team in understanding monthly GL account variances
- Support system and process improvements to help drive efficiencies as well as executing controls for your assigned areas
- Troubleshoot system issues
- Perform special ad-hoc projects as requested
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum 2 years of AP and/or accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or related degree
- Strong understanding of full P2P cycle
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with P2P software (Coupa)
- Experience with Netsuite or other major ERP systems
- Prior experience at a fast growing start-up or public company
- Passion for the AI industry
