Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist   SAKUU, an emerging additive manufacturing technology company based in the San Jose Bay Area, is developing a proprietary high-volume 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology for the fabrication of active devices. We are seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance Team. The candidate will be part of a highly motivated and experienced team. This position is full-time, based in San Jose, CA.   Responsibilities ·         Own the accounts payable process and receive, maintain, and process invoices for payment; apply check, ACH, wire, and credit card payments; and reconcile cash and AP accounts on a daily basis ·         Maintain the AP aging report and reconcile against any vendor prepayments ·         Coordinate with the purchasing and receiving teams to ensure proper recordkeeping on issued purchase orders and purchase receipts ·         Support the purchasing team in opening and maintaining relationships with new suppliers, establishing credit terms, and collection of initial documentation such as W-9s, payment information, and new vendor applications ·         Interact with vendors and suppliers to research, understand, and resolve price discrepancies ·         Participate in the month-end close process, maintain accounts payable aging, including communication with the organization, daily team coordination huddle Qualifications and Skills ·         BS in finance, accounting, or business administration preferred, or 4 years of related experience ·         2-3 years of accounts payable experience, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment ·         Familiarity with ERP systems and enterprise accounting tools ·         Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with particularly honed skills in Excel ·         High attention to detail and sense of organization ·         Ability to switch tasks regularly and wear several hats depending on the situation ·         Positive attitude and desire to contribute to a high-functioning team