Senior Accountant - A / P + Fixed Assets

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

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.

• 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.

○ 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 expense 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.

○ 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

Who You Are :

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.

Qualifications :

Annual Salary Range

$100,000 - $140,000 USD

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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