Accounts Payable Specialist

Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. About the role: The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is primarily focused on accounts payable activities, including processing invoices and the related payments owed by Samsara to our suppliers and other creditors. Accounts Payable is part of the overall buying process and the role reports into the Accounts Payable Manager. We are seeking an individual who is a stakeholder-centric business partner, acts with a sense of urgency, operates with respect, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has motivation when faced with challenges. The individual thrives in a high-energy work environment and has a passion for creating and enhancing processes to scale and grow with the business. This role can be office-based or fully remote in Mexico. In this role, you will: Responsible for the processing of high volume invoices accurately, timely, and efficiently. Handle invoices in multi-currency from domestic and international vendors. Work closely with individuals at all levels of the Company to ensure timely and appropriate processing of invoices and payments in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Assist with weekly payments runs to ensure timely payments to vendors. Address and respond to vendor inquiries via our email management tool. Maintain accounts payable vendor records. Reconcile account statements. Support the monthly closing process for accounts payable and associated accounts. This responsibility includes AP Soft close process, monitoring AP aging, and preparing accruals. Assist with the AP Forecast. Assist with preparation of comprehensive analyses, schedules, and presentations focusing on Accounts Payable to support audit and tax filings. Identify opportunities for efficiencies and recommend changes and improvements to the accounts payable processes and systems to ensure scalability. Document AP processes that are compliant with AP policies and internal controls. Maintain and perform AP SOX and operational controls. Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices Minimum requirements for the role: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or business administration. Minimum 2 years of Accounts Payable Fluent in English and Spanish Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Able to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and ability to partner with business stakeholders. Able to assist with issue identification and resolution. Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. An ideal candidate also has: Experience with ERP Systems (NetSuite preferred) Zendesk experience preferred SOX compliance is preferred. Total Rewards At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy m ... (truncated, view full listing at source)