AP Accountant

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond . About the Role We are seeking a motivated AP Accountant to help scale our Accounts Payable function. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational expertise in payables, a process improvement mindset, and a collaborative approach. This role will work closely with the Finance/GL team and cross-functionally with other departments to ensure our AP processes are efficient, accurate, and scalable. How You’ll Make an Impact Vendor Setup & Onboarding Own new vendor setups, including obtaining W-9 forms and entering vendor information in our accounting systems. Ensure all new vendors are properly set up in AP systems including Netsuite and Coupa. Invoice & Expense Management Audit employee expense reports and credit card transactions to confirm compliance with company policy. Drive all vendors toward electronic invoice submission instead of physical copies. Review, code, and process invoices in Coupa. Create an escalation process with managers for pending invoice approvals. Monitor communications from employees and vendors to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time. Reconcile Coupa to NetSuite and follow up on variances as needed. Following up on unmatched invoices. Manage and reconcile vendor statements to Netsuite and Coupa. Monitor the AP Alias email for any urgent items. Accounting & Close Support Accurately code invoices to appropriate expense and balance sheet GL accounts. Review account reconciliations for AP-related close items. Process Improvement & Special Projects Document and enhance AP processes and procedures. Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned. What Makes you a good fit Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 2+ years of relevant AP experience. Experience in scaling processes at high-growth companies, preferably startups. Familiarity with tools such as Navan, Oracle/NetSuite, Coupa, and Ramp (or comparable systems). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with all levels of management, employees, and vendors. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. At Skydio, you’ll help shape the future of autonomous flight technology. You’ll work alongside world-class engineers and domain experts, and you’ll be given ownership and autonomy to grow into a leadership role. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to make a tangible impact in an industry poised for massive growth. Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria. *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. #LI-WM1 At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. 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