What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Hermeus?
Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team reporting to the Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and processing all aspects of the accounts payable function in a timely and accurate manner.
This is an opportunity to work on a lean Finance team and to make an immediate impact in a fast-scaling startup. Come help us radically accelerate air travel!
\n- Review, code, and process all invoices and purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner using Bill.com or similar payment processor
- Ensure accuracy of vendor accounts by reconciling statements and resolving discrepancies
- Process payments through Bill.com or credit card
- Communicate with vendors to resolve billing issues and discrepancies
- Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions
- Assist with month-end close and year-end audit processes
- Provide support for other accounting projects as needed
- Knowledge of purchase order process through ERP system
- Assist with inventory tracking
- Maintain W9 information and banking records to ensure tax compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in accounts payable(preferably with Bill.com)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bill.com, accounting software
- Experience with electronic payment systems preferred
- Startup experience preferred
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
