Accounts Payable Specialist at Venus Aerospace

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable Processing, Invoice Management, Bill Pay, Account Coding, Reconciliation, Data Entry, Credit Card Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, GAAP, Month-End Reconciliations, Excel, Critical Thinking, Communication, Quickbooks, Procurify, Gusto

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Who We Are: Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion. The Role: Accounts Payable Specialist The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a critical role in supporting Venus Aerospace’s growing finance operations. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role ensures accurate and timely accounts payable processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping scale accounting systems and processes. \n What You'll Get to Do You will be responsible for accounts payable, including invoice management, bill pay, account coding, and monitoring aged items. You’ll be a primary contact to vendors regarding outstanding invoices. You will be the primary source of data entry to our accounting software via reconciliation of credit card statements, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation functions. You will work closely with various team members to determine appropriate coding of daily transactions in accordance with GAAP. You’ll also prepare month-end reconciliations and assist on other reporting projects as needed. As Venus continues to grow, you’ll play a key role in building the accounting process to scale with the Company, which will include the adoption and implementation of new software platforms. This role will have a lot of room for growth and development as the business environment changes. What You Have 1-2+ years of experience processing accounts payable and/or expense management Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience in a professional environment Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with various levels of management Excel skills and experience required; comfort with MS-Office or Confluence platforms is a plus Strong critical thinking skills required to analyze and apply GAAP using independent thought and research You have a high level of comfort working collaboratively and partnering with teams across departments You are flexible and have the ability to adapt quickly to changes to company or team goals. What Will Set You Apart You hold an active CPA license or are pursuing one Experience working with Quickbooks, Procurify, Gusto, Brex, or other web-based expense management software. \n Location: On-site in Houston, TX Benefits: Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities. About Venus Aerospace By enabling one hour global travel, Venus Aerospace is transforming the world and our access to it. We’re building a spaceplane with a low carbon footprint that will enable one-hour global travel. We are a diverse, veteran team with extreme experience in successful new space, commercial, R&D, and government/military programs. We are looking for incredible, motivated, enthusiastic people that want to build a world-changing culture and organization. You will be helping Venus grow and develop, so flexibility and a sense of adventure is quintessential. We are looking for all-around AWESOME people to help us grow. We’ve done the professional grind, and we’ve got a better approach. We take “Home for Dinner” seriously – we want you to work for us and be “home for dinner”. Family is important and we don’t want you to miss out on what matters most. If that appeals to you, we’d love to connect! ITAR Requirements This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (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). You can learn more about ITAR here. Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email careerassistance@venusaero.com or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days. For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage all aspects of accounts payable, including invoice processing, bill payment, account coding, and monitoring aged items, while serving as the primary vendor contact. This role also involves performing data entry via reconciliations and assisting with month-end reporting while helping to scale accounting systems.