Senior Accounting Operations Analyst

C3 AI (NYSE: AI) is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform an end-to-end platform for developing deploying and operating enterprise AI applications C3 AI applications a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally and C3 Generative AI a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the more at: C3 AI

C3 AI is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accounting Operations Analyst to join our Finance team. You will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle including invoice processing vendor payments and month-end close support. The ideal candidate brings 45 years of hands-on AP experience proficiency in NetSuite and Coupa a passion for process improvement Agentic AI processes and automation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth enterprise AI environment.

Please note that this position is full-time and located onsite at our Redwood City office.

Responsibilities:

• Process and review high-volume vendor invoices end-to-end: receipt coding two-way PO matching approval routing and posting in NetSuite; manage the AP inbox and ensure all invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Execute domestic and international payment runs (ACH wire check virtual card); manage payment scheduling and coordinate with Treasury to optimize cash flow.
• Own vendor onboarding and maintenance including W-9/W-8 collection banking detail verification and vendor master data integrity in NetSuite and Coupa; serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and dispute resolution.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across the full procure-to-pay cycle: identify manual bottlenecks champion automation opportunities in Coupa and NetSuite and leverage C3 AIs own AI tools (agentic AI generative AI) to reduce invoice cycle times and exception rates.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close by preparing AP aging reports accruals prepaid amortization schedules and balance sheet reconciliations; ensure accurate cut-off and timely reporting to the Controller.
• Maintain robust internal controls over AP including SOX-compliant documentation duplicate-payment detection segregation of duties and audit-ready transaction records; support Auditors and internal audit reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement Legal and FP&A on PO compliance budget coding accuracy and supplier contract terms; surface data-driven insights on DPO payment trends and spend analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 45 years of accounts payable or broader accounting experience preferably in a high-growth technology or SaaS company; experience at a publicly traded company a strong plus.
• Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite (AP module payment runs saved searches) and Coupa (invoicing purchase orders supplier portal spend analytics); experience with the NetSuiteCoupa integration preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of driving AP process improvements: automation of invoice workflows exception reduction cycle-time compression or ERP/P2P system enhancements; experience piloting or deploying AI-assisted AP tools is a strong differentiator.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP as applied to accounts payable accruals and prepaid expenses; familiarity with SOX controls and internal audit requirements in a public-company environment.
• Experience managing domestic and international vendor payments including ACH wire check virtual card and foreign currency transactions; knowledge of TransferMate or similar cross-border payment platforms is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy with the ability to manage high invoice volumes while maintaining a low error rate; experience with two-way PO matching and AP aging analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with FloQast Concur or similar finance tools a plus.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally with Procurement Legal Treasury and FP&A and to present AP metrics and process improvement recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Self-starter with a continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a hands-on mentality strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude in a fast-paced publicly traded enterprise AI company.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics including disabled and veteran status.