Analyst, AP

Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software/AI platform to enable its more than 50 industry partners, including the majority of global automotive OEMs. From consumer vehicle programs with Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to technology partnerships including NVIDIA and Mobileye, Luminar is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles.

For more information, please visit www.luminartech.com .

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant. An ideal candidate in this role will be someone with automotive industry background, or other form of manufacturing experience.

• Check, match, process, and post incoming invoices
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, record respective journal entries
• Monitor purchase orders and direct debits from suppliers
• Manage vendor information and relationships and ensure accurate vendor information is maintained and updated within the accounts payable system
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to actual invoices
• Review accounts payable reports and general ledger detail for coding discrepancies and perform re-classes as needed
• Prepare monthly accounts payable reconciliations and aging reports
• Maintain friendly and professional communication with vendors relating to invoice discrepancies and/or payment inquiries
• Partner closely with various business units within the Company such as, Purchasing Team, Sourcing and Materials Team, Production Engineers and Project Managers to process services and materials receipts in the system (three-way match)
• Perform and document procedures to ensure SOX 404 compliance
• Support internal and external audit
• Assist with special projects as needed

• MBA in accounting or Finance and/or the equivalent in experience
• 2+ years of accounting experience, AP accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Well organized, detailed oriented, open to change and willing to learn new skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply policies and standards consistently
• Comfort in reinforcing policy and best practices; ability to push back appropriately when needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Relevant background in automotive industry or other form of manufacturing (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Google Suite, especially Google Sheets
• Experience with Infor LN-ERP is a plus

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview at the company.