Senior Accountant - A/P + Fixed Assets at xAI

Location: Memphis Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Not specified

About the Role

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, specializing in Accounts Payable (A/P) and Fixed Assets management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing full-cycle A/P processes, fixed asset accounting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. This role will play a critical part in xAI’s efforts to build and scale large data centers working closely with the finance and engineering teams to provide timely and accurate information.  The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the business. This role is responsible for managing fixed assets and general ledger analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple operational areas with a high degree of accuracy and independence.  Responsibilities Accounts Payable (A/P): Manage full-cycle A/P processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation of vendor statements.  Review and verify invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to company policies.  Ensure timely and accurate payment processing, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks.  Maintain vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and respond to inquiries promptly.  Streamline A/P workflows and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.  Fixed Assets: Oversee the fixed assets accounting process, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of assets.  Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and ensure proper documentation and tracking.  Oversee commissioning and decommissioning of assets.  Perform monthly reconciliations of fixed asset accounts to the general ledger. ○ Calculate and record depreciation expenses in accordance with company policies and GAAP.  Conduct periodic physical inventories of fixed assets and coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance.  Assist with capital expenditure tracking and reporting for budgeting and forecasting purposes.  General Accounting & Reporting: Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports. Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.  Support external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to A/P and fixed assets.  Collaborate with the accounting team to prepare financial statements and ad-hoc reports as needed.  Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes using ERP systems or other tools  Required Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.  Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets.  In-depth knowledge of GAAP principles and accounting best practices. ● Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. ● Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.  Effective communication skills to collaborate with vendors, team members, and cross-functional departments.  Experience with process improvements and automation in A/P and fixed assets workflows is a plus.  CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.

About xAI:

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

• 🚀 Building Grok - advanced AI assistant
• 💻 Operating world-class AI supercomputing clusters
• 🎯 Small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence
• 🏢 Flat organizational structure with hands-on leadership

Founded by Elon Musk

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