Accounts Payable Auditor - Airspace
Carlsbad, CA
About the Job
Company Introduction:
Airspace is a tech-enabled freight forwarder that's redefining how the world's most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Airspace has employees who are based around the world. Our European headquarters is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
As a recognized leader in AI and machine learning, our team leverages data and patented technology to coordinate logistics across a global network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission-critical in a way that is faster, more transparent, more secure, and more accountable than ever before. The items we deliver range from organs for transplant, to parts for critical machinery including grounded aircraft and highly sensitive components such as semiconductors.
Airspace has been rated one ofAmerica's best Startup Employers, listed as one of CNBC's Disruptor 50 companies, and featured as an Innovation and Disruption leader by CBS News. Airspace has the support of leading investors such as Telstra Ventures, HarbourVest Partners, Defy Partners, DBL Partners, and Scale Ventures. To date the company has raised more than $140m.
The company is growing rapidly and serving more places around the world than ever before. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to make an IMPACT every day to help us execute on our mission of reshaping the world of time-critical logistics.
Job Description:
The AP Auditor will be accounts payable focused and work towards implementing operating efficiencies and increasing gross profit. We are seeking a results-driven professional with a proven ability to strategically reduce cost of goods sold (COGS) while maintaining operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail, while identifying cost-saving opportunities and effectively collaborating across multiple departments. As a member of the of the Finance team, you will be responsible for improving upon proven processes and collaborating closely with the VP of Accounting, Controller, and Operational Accounting Manger to ensure answers around financials. If strategically assisting a growing series C startup towards global expansion and further funding sounds exciting to you, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Assist the AP/Audit team in ensuring 100% cost accuracy within our proprietary system
- Audit supplier invoices, cross-check invoiced costs with data in our proprietary system, and identify inconsistencies to work with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies
- Analyze and interpret operational data to identify trends, cost inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement
- Collaborate with internal teams to continuously refine and optimize the supplier onboarding process
- Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
- Help develop and support short and long-term finance operational strategies
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and administration of financial and operational policies to support strong internal controls
- Make process improvement recommendations with regards to policies and procedures
- Provide analytical and accounting support to month-end closing process and ensure ongoing integrity of assigned accounts
- Ensure that the company adheres to local, state, and federal financial regulations, including tax compliance, reporting, and audit requirements
- Assist management on special assignments as requested
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Accounting/Finance/Analytics/Business or similar and two years of work experience required
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential with an emphasis on building new spreadsheets, analyzing large data sets and using advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and IF() statements required
- Experience in operations, logistics, freight-forwarding preferred
- NetSuite / Looker / BILL experience preferred
- Ability to independently own and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Highly detail-oriented candidate demonstrating a strong commitment to precision and quality in all tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and project documentation
- Displays a passionate commitment to the goals of the team and the company
- Ability to multitask, meet simultaneous deadlines, and effectively work under pressure
Compensation:
- Competitive total salary package
- 401K program, high-quality health, and dental care plan options
- lunches, onsite gym, and more
Core Values:
- We are One Team. We believe we all accomplish more when we are working together.
- We make an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world.
- We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to raise the bar.
- We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having open, honest, and sincere communication with our team and customers.
- We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves.
About Airspace:
From life-saving organs to essential machinery components, Airspace is trusted by the world's largest companies and most critical healthcare organizations to move their most time-sensitive shipments on time, every time. Our proprietary AI-powered platform is the most advanced of its kind- awarded and protected by multiple patents, it provides speed, reliability, and transparency unrivaled in time-critical logistics. We are thinkers, builders, and doers; from building and deploying AI in the world to assembling a world-class operations team, Airspace is on a hypergrowth trajectory while remaining hyper-focused on the needs of our customers and team members.
With offices in the United States in Carlsbad, CA, Dallas, TX, and in Europe in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and London, we are rapidly scaling into new markets and industries while continuing to innovate and maximize value for our customers. Backed by leading investors including Telstra, HarbourVest, Prologis, Qualcomm, Defy, and others, Airspace has raised $140M to date.
Join our team of 300+ technologists, futurists, and industry veterans as we work as One Team to revolutionize time-critical logistics.
Airspace is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, Airspace participates in the E-Verify program for all locations.
