Staff Accountant Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

KULR Technology Group is a publicly traded company (NYSE: KULR) with a vibrant startup dynamic, headquartered in Houston, TX Our mission is developing energy management platforms to accelerate the global transition to a circular electrification economy. We create sustainable solutions that benefit humanity using space proven engineering, making the world of batteries and electronics cooler, lighter, and safer. We operate in four verticals: e-mobility, environmental/energy storage, industrial/consumer tools, and aerospace/defense. Our technologies have been deployed by NASA, including applications on the Space Station and Mars Rover.

Job Title: Staff Accountant Payable Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $80,000- $100,000

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Onsite

KULR Technology Location: Webster, Texas

Travel: None.

Position Overview:

KULR Technology Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the company's accounting operations, with an immediate focus on managing the accounts payable function while providing broader staff accounting support.

The Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable Specialist will oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, vendor management, payment coordination, and maintaining accurate financial records. In addition, this position will assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting support, and ensuring compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and cross-functional teams, this role will help improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong analytical skills, has hands-on NetSuite experience, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and growing organization.

Functions:

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, review, coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing.
• Review and process vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy, proper general ledger coding, and compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve invoice and payment issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation, payment information, and support annual 1099 reporting requirements.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to ensure purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation are complete and properly approved.
• Analyze accounting workflows and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested financial documentation.
• Prepare accounts payable aging reports, payment forecasts, and other financial reports while assisting the Finance team with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience , with a strong emphasis on accounts payable and general ledger accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on NetSuite experience supporting accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor management, and general accounting functions.

Preferred:

• Practical, hands-on accounting mindset.
• Comfortable with both routine transaction processing and broader staff-accounting support.
• Able to spot inconsistencies and ask appropriate follow-up questions.
• Comfortable establishing and documenting workflows and controls where formal procedures are not yet fully defined.
• Comfortable using technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of Accounting Principles: Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounts payable processes, general ledger accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Accounts Payable Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, account coding, purchase order matching, vendor payments, and reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• ERP System Proficiency: Advanced proficiency using NetSuite for accounts payable, vendor management, financial transactions, reporting, and general ledger functions.
• Financial Analysis Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and resolve accounting issues with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting, with the ability to leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, and preparing financial documentation.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage competing deadlines, and maintain organized financial records in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, management, and cross-functional departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Problem-Solving and Process Improvement: Ability to identify process inefficiencies, recommend improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function.
• Professionalism and Confidentiality: Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality of financial information, and demonstrate integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Office Work Environment

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and viewing a computer terminal. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, which permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to frequently operate a personal computer (estimated 50%-75% of the typical workday) and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee at a computer workstation for an extended period.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to provide own transportation between work locations.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to federal contract requirements.
• Successful applicant must meet ITAR requirements.
• Must be able to work beyond 40h and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work during KULR core hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm (remaining daily time is flexible)

DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor in compliance with federal and state Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

No Agencies Please.