Sila
AP Automation & AI Specialist
Alameda, CA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
Agentic AIAccountingExcelTaxERPCustomer SupportAccounts Payable
About the role
- We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight.
- Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels.
- We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible.
Responsibilities
- We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents.
Requirements
- Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- 3-4 year experience in Corporate Accounting
- Proficient knowledge of Macintosh computers, Google Sheets, and Excel
- Experience with, or strong aptitude for, configuring and managing agentic AI tools and automated, rule-based systems
Nice to have
- ERP and P2P system experience is strongly preferred (Sage X3, Coupa, Ramp)
Compensation
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for month-end close and support annual audit and tax preparation
Benefits
- The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills.
- Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity.
Company info
- We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
- Who You Are
- As an AP Automation & AI Specialist on the Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing our accounts payable function by leveraging, maintaining, and troubleshooting AI agents to drive efficiency and accuracy. You will also assist in the company's day-to-day accounting processes including accounts payable, payments, and investments. You will also be participating in other accounting related month end tasks while aligning with company policies and ensuring all supplier invoices are accurately documented, recorded, authorized, and paid timely.
- & Duties
- Configure, test, and maintain AI agents (e.g., Coupa Navi) to automate invoice processing, payment batch creation, and reconciliation workflows
- Proactively troubleshoot AI agent performance, ensuring rules and schedules align with changing business requirements and payment policies
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities for agentic AI implementation within the procure-to-pay lifecycle
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for month-end close and support annual audit and tax preparation
- Maintain accurate bank, including investments and credit card activity records and oversee day-to-day accounting functions
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing accounting inquiries and resolving issues both internally and externally
- Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines
- Support weekly payment run and posting of payments
- Process invoices promptly and appropriately to ensure accuracy, validity and timeliness of payments
- Maintain vendor accounts with up to date information such as W9s and banking details
- We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company.
- Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy.
- To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today.
- Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
- Support 1099 yearly tax return filings
- A self-starter with a strong focus on detail and accuracy, consistently delivering high-quality work aligned with task requirements
- Proactive mindset; curious by nature and driven to learn
- Effectively navigates dynamic environments, manages multiple responsibilities, and collaborates with colleagues at all levels
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone.
This listing is sourced directly from Sila's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.