Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge.

Aurora is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will serve as a subject-matter expert across our AP operations owning end-to-end invoice processing in NetSuite, leading AI-powered automation initiatives, maintaining rigorous SOX and audit compliance, managing cross-functional projects, and driving swift resolution of complex vendor issues. You will play a critical role in scaling our financial operations as Aurora continues to grow.

In this role you will:

NetSuite Processing & Reporting

• Serve as the primary AP user in NetSuite, managing vendor records, payment runs, and period-close activities.
• Build and maintain NetSuite saved searches, custom reports, and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into AP aging, accruals, and cash flow.
• Lead NetSuite configuration improvements and participate in system upgrades or module implementations affecting AP workflows.
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure accurate GL coding and subledger-to-ledger reconciliation.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc AP reporting packages for Finance leadership and business partners.

AI Automation & Process Innovation

• Champion the adoption of AI and intelligent automation tools (e.g., OCR-based invoice capture, AI-assisted coding, workflow automation) to reduce manual processing time and error rates.
• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AP automation solutions, collaborating with IT and Finance Operations to manage integrations into NetSuite.
• Develop process documentation, change management materials, and training for automation rollouts.
• Track and report on automation KPIs straight-through processing rates, exception rates, cycle times and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay current on emerging AP technology trends and proactively surface opportunities to enhance Aurora's AP capabilities.

SOX & Audit Compliance

• Own and maintain key AP SOX controls, including invoice approval workflows, segregation of duties, payment authorization thresholds, and vendor master governance.
• Prepare and deliver documentation, evidence packages, and walkthroughs for internal and external audits with minimal lead time.
• Monitor the AP control environment on an ongoing basis, identifying gaps or deficiencies and driving timely remediation.
• Partner with Internal Audit and the Controllership team to respond to control observations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements across all AP activities.

Project Management

• Lead or support AP-related projects such as ERP enhancements, automation implementations, policy updates, and shared services transitions.
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and stakeholder communication plans; track progress and escalate risks proactively.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams involving Finance, IT, Procurement, Legal, and external vendors.
• Document current-state processes, design future-state workflows, and manage end-to-end testing and go-live activities.
• Prepare executive-ready status updates and post-implementation reviews.

Vendor Issue Resolution

• Act as the senior escalation point for complex vendor disputes, payment discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and statement reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with strategic vendors, ensuring AP service levels are met and issues are resolved quickly.
• Investigate root causes of recurring vendor issues and implement systemic fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Legal on vendor onboarding, contract terms affecting payment, and supplier compliance requirements.
• Maintain vendor communication standards and ensure timely, professional responses to all escalated inquiries

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Hands-on NetSuite expertise bill entry, vendor management, saved searches, reporting, and period-close processes.
• Direct experience with SOX compliance in an AP environment, including control ownership and audit support.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing AP automation tools (OCR, workflow automation, AI-assisted processing).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with large data sets in Excel or Google Sheets.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to Finance leadership and auditors.

Desirable qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or AP certification (e.g., IOFM) a plus.
• Experience at a high-growth technology company.
• Familiarity with Coupa, or other P2P platforms integrated with NetSuite.
• Experience with AI-powered AP platforms (e.g.- Vic, Stampli, Tipalti, BILL) or RPA tools.
• Working knowledge of multi-entity AP environments.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $134,000 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

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At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

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