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.
• Based in Mexico
• 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 moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations 

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