Accounts Payable Analyst

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.


Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.


Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.


Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

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At Varda, Accounts Payable are strategic business functions that directly support the development and manufacturing of spacecraft. As a Procurement & Payables Analyst, you will own critical procurement and payables processes while helping build scalable financial operations that support one of the fastest-growing aerospace companies.
Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring timely procurement, invoice processing, and vendor payments.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to support purchasing decisions, project execution, and operational priorities.
• Review purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and receipts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, resolve invoice discrepancies, negotiate payment terms when appropriate, and serve as a primary point of contact for procurement-related inquiries.
• Perform three-way matching and resolve pricing, receiving, and invoice exceptions in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Analyze procurement spending, vendor performance, and payment trends to identify cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that streamline procurement and AP workflows through automation, standardization, and improved system utilization.
• Support month-end close activities including AP accruals, reconciliations, vendor statement reviews, and audit preparation.
• Assist with annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and spend analysis related to procurement activities.
• Maintain internal controls, documentation, and audit-ready records while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, process implementations, and finance systems improvements as the company scales.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Accounts Payable, Procurement Operations, Financial Operations, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, invoice management, vendor reconciliation, and purchasing operations.
• Experience working within ERP systems such as Microsoft Business Central, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Pay Range

• Salary range: $80,000 - 120,000/per year
• Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
• This role is on-sitein El Segundo, CA

Benefits

Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and a high-quality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what full-time employees receive (at this time, interns receive a subset of benefits):


Health & Wellness

• Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
• 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
• Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents

Financial & Retirement

• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
• $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
• Relocation support for new hires, if needed

Workplace Experience & Perks

• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
• Complimentary EV charging
• Dog-friendly office space

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

"US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.