Finance Accounts Payable Associate (Fall 2026)

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Finance Accounts Payable Associate (Fall 2026)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have who have graduated from a four-year university.  

The Accounts Payable Associate will support the Financial Operations team in managing the Procure to Pay (P2P) process and corporate expense controls. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup, and learn how scalable financial infrastructure is built from the ground up.

Role

• Assist with invoice coding, entry, and processing as part of the full P2P cycle
• Support maintenance of vendor records including W-9 collection and banking details
• Help reconcile vendor statements and assist in month-end AP close activities
• Participate in the processing and review of corporate credit card and employee expense reports
• Assist with the preparation and execution of vendor 1099 filings
• Contribute to team efforts to identify and improve inefficiencies in the AP process
• Support internal control compliance activities and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in financial systems and process optimization
• Passion for supporting mission-critical systems at a high-growth startup

Bonus

• Exposure to Netsuite, Ramp or other ERP systems
• Interest in space, technology, or high-growth companies
• Experience with Excel or data visualization tools
• Experience with Google Suite Tools

The base salary for this position is $1,750 per week.

Base Salary

$1,750—$1,750 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.