Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant
Supernal · Irvine, CA · Posted Jul 8, 2026
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Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
The AP Accountant plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of Supernal LLC, with a primary focus on accounts payable, fixed asset accounting support, and operational accounting activities. This position is responsible for processing vendor invoices, reviewing supporting documentation, assisting with purchase order and goods receipt matching, supporting vendor inquiries, and ensuring payments are processed accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
In addition, the AP Accountant supports fixed asset accounting activities, including reviewing asset-related invoices and supporting documents, assisting with proper asset classification and capitalization, maintaining fixed asset records, supporting asset additions, transfers, disposals, and write-offs, and helping ensure fixed asset transactions are properly supported and recorded in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting requirements.
The AP Accountant also supports month-end close activities by preparing accounts payable-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, fixed asset-related schedules, and other operational accounting tasks as needed. This role helps ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded, accurately supported, and compliant with company policies and applicable accounting requirements.
The position works closely with the Senior Accounting Manager, Senior Treasury and Finance Analyst, Procurement, Supply Chain, Facilities, IT, and other cross-functional teams to support timely and efficient financial operations in a dynamic R D environment.
What you can do:
Manage incoming invoices and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies, approval requirements, and accounting procedures
Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and goods receipts, and resolve discrepancies with vendors, Procurement, and internal business owners
Ensure invoices are recorded accurately to the appropriate GL account, cost center, department, project, WBS, and accounting period
Support weekly payment runs, including payment preparation, payment review, vendor communication, and payment status tracking
Monitor AP aging and follow up on outstanding invoices, past-due balances, credits, and vendor statement discrepancies
Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals, invoice cutoff review, prepaid expense identification, and AP reconciliations
Support fixed asset and capital expenditure tracking by identifying invoices that may require capitalization review
Respond to vendor and internal inquiries professionally and in a timely manner
Support 1099 reporting, sales/use tax review, and audit requests related to accounts payable transactions
Maintain AP documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, approval workflows, and company policies
Coordinate effectively with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, business owners, and external vendors
Assist with AP process improvements, reporting, and special projects as needed
What you can contribute:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant accounts payable, accounting, or finance experience preferred
Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice coding, PO matching, payment processing, accruals, and month-end close support
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar accounting systems preferred
Knowledge of PR / PO / GR / invoice workflows and internal control requirements
Ability to review invoices for proper approval, coding accuracy, tax treatment, and supporting documentation
Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, Procurement, Accounting…