Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist 

Tucson, AZ.  

Company Overview 

World View is an aerospace and technology company pioneering stratospheric exploration and near-space services from our headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. We operate at the intersection of advanced aerospace technology, earth observation, and commercial innovation. As we scale toward public company reporting standards and prepare for an exciting next chapter, we are building a world-class finance and accounting team to support our growth. 

About the Role 

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a newly created, full-time role and a foundational hire for World View's finance team build-out. This position will own the end-to-end accounts payable function — establishing controls, building processes, and ensuring that World View's payment operations are accurate, timely, and audit-ready. 

This is a high-impact opportunity for a detail-oriented AP professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to be part of building something from the ground up. You will work directly with the CFO and Accounting Manager to implement best-in-class AP controls designed to meet public company and SOX compliance standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

AP Processing & Payment Operations 

• Own the full-cycle AP process from invoice receipt through payment — including coding, matching, approval routing, and disbursement 

• Perform 3-way matching (purchase order, receipt, and invoice) on all applicable vendor transactions 

• Process vendor payments accurately and on schedule via ACH, wire, check, and virtual card 

• Maintain the AP sub-ledger and ensure timely reconciliation to the general ledger 

• Manage the AP email inbox and serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries 

Controls & Compliance 

• Implement and maintain segregation of duties controls across the AP function 

• Adhere to and enforce World View's invoice approval workflow and authorization matrix 

• Maintain and periodically audit the vendor master file — verifying new vendor legitimacy and validating banking detail changes through independent confirmation protocols 

• Identify and flag duplicate invoices, potential fraudulent submissions, and control exceptions in real time 

• Support SOX readiness efforts by maintaining complete, organized documentation for all AP transactions 

• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable 

Month-End Close & Reporting 

• Prepare and post AP accruals at month-end to ensure accurate financial reporting 

• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to general ledger monthly and resolve discrepancies promptly 

• Track and report on aged payables, upcoming payment obligations, and cash requirements 

• Support the CFO and Accounting Manager with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed 

Process Improvement 

• Document AP policies, procedures, and internal controls as part of World View's SOX compliance infrastructure 

• Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows, reduce processing time, and strengthen controls 

• Evaluate and recommend AP automation tools or ERP enhancements to improve efficiency at scale 

• Partner with procurement, operations, and department heads to streamline the purchase-to-pay process 

Required Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience 

• Strong working knowledge of AP controls, segregation of duties, and 3-way matching 

• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar) 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace 

• High attention to detail with a track record of accuracy in a high-volume environment 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills — comfortable working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a public company or SOX-compliant environment 

• Familiarity with internal controls frameworks (COSO, SOX Section 404) 

• Experience implementing or improving AP workflows and controls from scratch 

• Background in aerospace, technology, or venture-backed startup environment 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

• AP certification (IAPP or similar) a plus 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

• AP certification (IAPP or similar) a plus 

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