Cerebras · 9 hours ago
Senior AP Specialist
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip and is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage complex, high-volume AP activities. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in the procure-to-pay operations while contributing to process documentation and improvements.
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Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end invoice lifecycle, including high-volume invoice processing, accurate GL coding, proper sales tax/VAT treatment, and 3-way PO/receipt matching in accordance with established SLAs
Independently investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, including PO variances, pricing or quantity mismatches, and receiving issues, by partnering with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operation teams
Serve as a primary operational point of contact for vendors, handling inquiries, vendor statement reconciliations, and issue resolution, while escalating high-risk or systemic issues with context and recommended solutions
Execute AP-related payment activities, including checks, ACH, wires, and online payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to approval and internal control requirements
Perform cash and AP-related account reconciliations, identify timing differences, and proactively investigate and resolve reconciling items
Support corporate credit card and expense-related transaction uploads into the ERP system, ensuring completeness, accurate coding, and alignment with supporting documentation
Manage prepaid expense processing, including reviewing invoice terms, validating amortization schedules, and ensuring accurate setup and monthly amortization in the ERP system
Support monthly and year-end close activities, including preparing accruals, AP-related journal entries, and reconciling the AP subledger to the general ledger
Create, maintain, and continuously improve AP process documentation, SOPs, and checklists for assigned areas to ensure consistency, auditability, and effective knowledge transfer
Proactively identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen internal controls, partnering with the Sr. AP Manager on implementation
Support AP automation and system enhancement initiatives by participating in process reviews, testing, documentation, and adoption of new tools or workflows
Support onboarding and training of new AP team members or contractors by providing process guidance, documentation, and day-to-day operational support
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including strong hands-on expertise with 3-way matching in a high-volume environment
Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
Experience with vendor reconciliations, prepaid accounting, accruals, and month-end close support
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve discrepancies
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external vendors
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience in semiconductor, hardware, manufacturing, or other complex supply-chain-driven environments
Exposure to AP process improvement initiatives, backlog cleanup efforts, or system enhancements
Familiarity with AP automation tools, OCR or AI solutions, or workflow optimization
Company
Cerebras
Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.82BKey Investors
Alpha Wave VenturesVy CapitalCoatue
2025-12-03Secondary Market
2025-09-30Series G· $1.1B
2024-09-27Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Andrew Feldman
CEO & Founder
Bob Komin
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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