Sr. Accounting Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Assistant
Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and enable a new class of capabilities—from powering on-orbit compute, to transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit compute to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data. By rethinking how energy and data are generated and distributed in space, we're unlocking entirely new ways to operate both in orbit and on Earth.
Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt (co-founder of Robinhood), Cowboy Space Corp. is backed by leading investors and built by a team from top aerospace and defense organizations. We're moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new category of space infrastructure.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Accounting Specialist to help build and scale the financial operations that support our engineering and supply chain teams. You are responsible for managing high-volume accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies. This role works closely with purchasing, receiving, and business partners to resolve invoice discrepancies and help establish scalable systems as we rapidly grow.
Responsibilities
Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders (POs), and receiving documents.
Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, quantity differences, and unmatched transactions.
Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment and PO-related issues.
Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payment of invoices in accordance with payment terms.
Process employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card transactions, as applicable.
Maintain vendor master records and ensure accurate vendor information.
Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling AP balances and accruals.
Assist with 1099 reporting, sales tax and property tax filing and year-end vendor tax compliance.
Maintain organized electronic and physical AP records for audit support.
Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and resolve payment issues promptly.
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of accounting experience in a high-volume environment with significant exposure to accounts payable.
Experience using Ramp for Accounts Payable, invoice processing, expense management, corporate card administration, and vendor payments
Experience working with purchase orders (POs), procure-to-pay (P2P) workflows, and three-way matching.
Experience processing hundreds of invoices per month while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Experience with inventory accounting and high-volume purchasing environments.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Vlookup/Xlookup, and data analysis
Experience with ERP systems such as Quickbooks online, Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, or similar.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, hardware, or other inventory-intensive industries.
Experience supporting engineering or production organizations.
Knowledge of inventory costing, manufacturing operations, and inventory controls.
Experience with ERP implementations or finance systems optimization.
Familiarity with SOX controls and audit support.
Experience building scalable AP processes in a high-growth startup environment.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $91,000 annually.
The actual base salary…
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