Accounts Payable Specialist

World View is an aerospace and technology company pioneering stratospheric exploration and near-space services from our headquarters in Tucson Arizona. Weoperateat 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.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a newly created full-time role and a foundational hire for World Views finance team build-out. This position will own the end-to-endaccountspayable function establishingcontrols building processes and ensuring that World Views payment operations areaccuratetimely 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 publiccompanyand SOX compliance standards.

• 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 ensuretimelyreconciliation to the general ledger

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

• Implement andmaintainsegregation of duties controls across the AP function

• Adhere to and enforce World Views 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

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

• Support SOX readiness efforts bymaintainingcomplete organized documentation for all AP transactions

• Assistwith internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable

• Prepare and post AP accruals at month-end to ensureaccuratefinancial 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

• Document AP policies procedures and internal controls as part of World Views SOX compliance infrastructure

• Identifyopportunities 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

• 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)

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace

• High attention to detail witha track recordof 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

• 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

• Associates orBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field

• AP certification (IAPP or similar) a plus

• Associates orBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field

• AP certification (IAPP or similar) a plus