Accounts Payable Specialist I

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEAs an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.In the Accounts Payable Clerk role, you will be responsible for ensuring all company invoices are properly recorded, tracked, approved, and paid. You will work closely with company financial professionals and management, and outside vendors. Success in this role will be demonstrated through accurate payment and financial transaction processing. RESPONSIBILITIESTrack company invoice obligations, make accurate and timely invoice payments, gain approval where necessary, and identify and report inaccuracies and variances Reconcile and verify all company invoices and monthly statements, assign payments to applicable cost centers Maintain account payable processes and monitor costs for company business operations Make and track appropriate sales and use tax payments on invoices as needed Work with external vendors to resolve any invoice problems or inaccuracies Monitor vendor agreements, identify opportunities for discounts Ensure all accounts payable processes meet applicable compliance guidelines and corporate standards Collaborate with other accounting and finance team members Assist with corporate audit and other financial reporting requirements as needed QUALIFICATIONSRequired:2+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate environment Knowledge of payables, budgeting, and accounting best practices Experience with financial transaction reporting Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and accounts payable softwareUnderstanding of tax obligations and reporting requirements for payables Strong quantitative and analytical ability Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong project management skills and attention to detailFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO optionsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by 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.Department: Finance Location: Cedar park, TX