Accounts Payable Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p class="p1">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></div><p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role will support our Accounting team and manage our AP processes and systems from end to end.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p>
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<p>Invoice Processing & Verification: Ensure timely processing and thorough validation of incoming invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.</p>
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<p>Accounting & Reconciliation: Accurately record payables transactions in the general ledger and provide integral support for month-end close, audit requests, and bank reconciliations.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Expense & 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.</p>
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<p>Vendor Relationship Management: Manage vendor onboarding and relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and timely payments.</p>
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<p>Reporting: Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly AP aging reports, highlighting payment status and forecasting for cash flow management.</p>
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<p>Compliance: Ensure all AP activities are aligned and comply with internal policies and controls.</p>
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<p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a knack for identifying and resolving discrepancies.</p>
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<p>Technical Proficiency: Proficient Excel/Google Sheets skills for data analysis and reporting.</p>
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<p>Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for successful collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.</p>
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<p>Process-Oriented: A self-starter mindset with a passion for creating, documenting, and continuously improving processes.</p>
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