Accounts Payable Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Offers a chance to manage AP in a growing field like AI, but salary range is not defined, which can be a disadvantage.
- No clear salary range defined
- Role offers AI technology engagement
- Requires project management and analytical skills
Pros
- Engagement with cutting-edge AI technology
- Opportunity for team collaboration and project management
- Role is integral to finance in a tech startup
Cons
- Lack of specified salary may lower interest
- Fast-paced work culture could be overwhelming
- Need for strong analytical and project management skills
Who it's for
Mid-level • In-office (potential for remote)
Good fit
- Accounts payable professionals in tech
- Candidates enjoying collaboration in fast-paced roles
- Individuals anxious to work in innovative finance strategies
Not recommended for
- New professionals in the field
- Candidates not suited for startup environments
- Individuals preferring traditional corporate structures
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Scale AI is looking to hire a highly motivated and enthusiastic AP Manager to join its Accounting team. This crucial role will play an integral part in day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for managing the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and employee Travel and Expense (T&E) cycles, as well as supporting the month-end close process. You must have strong analytical and project management skills, as well as be a collaborative team player who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Accounting.
What you’ll be doing:
- Own new vendor setup and ongoing vendor relationships to ensure timely resolution of AP issues and inquiries
- Process vendor invoices with proper coding to GL accounts and departments
- Manage company PO process and work closely with spend owners to create purchase requests and maintain existing POs
- Oversee employee reimbursements (T&E) and corporate credit cards by reviewing coding and compliance with company policies
- Prepare month-end corporate card journal entries and account reconciliations for AP-related close items
- Assist the Corporate Accounting team in understanding monthly GL account variances
- Support system and process improvements to help drive efficiencies as well as executing controls for your assigned areas
- Drive weekly Accounts Payable metrics review
- Perform special ad-hoc projects as requested
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum 6 years of AP and/or accounting experience
- Direct Experience in leading and managing Procure-to-pay cycle
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or related degree
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google sheets
Nice-to-haves:
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- Experience with P2P software (Coupa)
- Experience with Corporate card system (Brex)
- Experience with Netsuite or other major ERP systems
- Prior experience at a fast growing start-up or public company
- Passion for the AI industry
PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.
About Us:
At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.
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