Accounts Payable Manager

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Helion
Develops magneto-inertial fusion reactors to generate zero‑carbon electricity via direct energy conversion.
Lead AP function, manage vendor payments, processes, team, compliance.
4 days ago ago
$110,000 - $140,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Everett, WA
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering / Technical Services
Project Management Support
Digital Services
Feasibility Study
Safety & Customer Training
Customer Care / Predictive Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear/Fusion
Role
What you would be doing
accounts payable
process optimization
kpi reporting
credit card
audit support
collaboration
  • Develop and lead AP team that supports Helion’s operations
  • Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, system enhancements, and KPI reporting in partnership with the Controller and CFO
  • Manage the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, from invoice processing and payment execution to reporting and controls
  • Oversee Helion’s corporate credit card and travel & expense programs, including policy development and system administration in Ramp
  • Support external financial audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and tax requirements, including annual 1099 filings
  • Collaborate across Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving to resolve issues and improve workflow efficiency
What you bring
tipalti
ramp
accounts payable
us gaap
journal entries
leadership
  • Hands-on experience with Tipalti and/or Ramp, including process design and optimization
  • 8+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a management role
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and spend management best practices
  • Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash forecasts
  • Proven success leading AP functions in high-growth, technology-driven environments
Benefits
  • Annual wellness stipend
  • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
  • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
  • 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
100M °C
Plasma Temperature
Achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a critical milestone in fusion energy.
$1B
VC Funding
Received over $1 billion in venture capital funding to support their fusion energy research and development.
$5B
Valuation
Valued at over $5 billion in their Series F funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in their fusion technology.
50 MW
Power Plant
Aiming to deliver a 50 MW fusion-generated electricity plant by 2028, marking a significant step toward commercial fusion energy.
  • Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy.
  • Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly.
  • Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source.
  • Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements.
  • Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.
Culture + Values
  • Build with urgency
  • Take ownership
  • Execute rigorously
  • Deliver hard truths
Environment + Sustainability
$500M in 2021
Investment Figure
Raised $500 million in 2021 to accelerate the development of their net-electricity target device, Polaris.
100M°C
Plasma Temperature Achievement
Achieved a milestone by heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius in June 2021.
500 MWe
Fusion Plant Capacity
Partnered with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion plant, enabling zero-carbon baseload power for steelmaking.
  • Committed to generating zero‑carbon electricity from fusion
  • Pulsed non‑ignition fusion approach avoids steam turbines and cooling towers by direct electricity capture
  • Supporting right‑sized regulation to enable safe and rapid fusion deployment
  • Applied for nitrogen‑based fire suppression and borated‑polyethylene shielding for safety and environmental protection
Inclusion & Diversity
3.4/5 Rating
Glassdoor Employee Reviews
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4.4/5 for Men
Employee Inclusion Score
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4.7/5 for Non-disabled
Employee Inclusion Score
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4.7/5 for Non-veterans
Employee Inclusion Score
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