Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
The Accounts Payable role at Base will support the development of our payables operation as we scale. AP owns the end-to-end payables process, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, while maintaining strong vendor and internal partner relationships. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately coding invoices, reviewing and reconciling invoices, and ensuring our vendors are paid on time. This role will collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, assist with compliance related work, and contribute to growth initiatives.
What You'll Do
Own the Accounts Payable process, including invoice and payment processing, purchase order matching, and vendor relationships/communications.
Develop and implement AP workflows and policies, in collaboration with others, to improve operational efficiencies and scalability. Drive process automation.
Own AP system configurations, including management of users, approval flows, and data requirements.
Process high volumes of invoices, ensuring data accuracy and attention to detail.
Compare invoices to purchase orders, including products, units, pricing, payment terms, etc.; investigate and solve discrepancies.
Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors, and partner with vendor billing specialists to improve bill details and formatting as needed.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Sales Tax and 1099 reporting.
Conduct regular reviews of AP records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of vendor, bill, and financial data.
Perform general ledger coding, ensuring accuracy of financial data in regards to expenses, capitalized expenses, deposits, etc.
Perform monthly reconciliation of AP, Vendor Deposits, Goods Received Not Billed.
Assist on other operational functions within the general scope of this role.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
Prior experience in accounts payable, or a correlated field.
Experience with Purchase Orders, including two- and three-way match concepts.
Proficiency in accounting and payable softwares preferred (Ramp, Odoo, Coupa).
Experience working with multi-entity operations, including intercompany transactions.
Experience or desire to operate in a high-growth environment.
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.