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Accounts Payable Clerk

El Segundo, California, United States
Full Time On-site

Role Overview:

CHAOS Inc. is growing quickly, and we're looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk who can help build and support an accounting function in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented setting, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies. Working closely with Accounting, Supply Chain, and cross functional business stakeholders, this individual will help support month-end close activities, maintain strong vendor relationships, and contribute to the development of scalable processes as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities: 

  • Process a high volume of invoices and requests—ensure proper coding, contract, and purchase order review, approvals, and adherence to company procedures
  • Assist with month-end close processes by ensuring all invoices are accurately coded and entered, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving outstanding discrepancies
  • Manage vendor relationships by maintaining pristine records, facilitating vendor relationships and communications, and proactively resolving issues and discrepancies
  • Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain. Shipping and Receiving, and FP&A to ensure accurate 3-way match, good receipt, and timely payments
  • Drive continuous improvement across the accounts payable function by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, higher productivity, automation, cost reduction, and overall best practices
  • Collaborate with broader accounting team on month-end financial close activities, external audit requests, and ad-hoc projects

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or another related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Excel and ERP Systems (i.e. Netsuite, Ramp)
  • Prior Accounts Payable experience
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to navigate the demands of a fast-paced, ever-changing start-up environment

Why CHAOS?

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
  • Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
  • Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
  • Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $38.50/hour

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 


Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.


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About Chaos Industries

Chaos Industries

Chaos Industries is one of the fastest-rising defense technology companies focused on solving modern national security challenges through advanced radar, sensing, and counter-drone systems. Founded in 2022, the company develops next-generation technologies designed to help military and national security operators detect airborne threats faster and operate more effectively in increasingly contested environments.

For job seekers, Chaos Industries offers the opportunity to work on mission-driven technology with direct real-world impact. Employees help build systems related to radar, autonomous sensing, communications, counter-UAS, and AI-enabled defense capabilities—making it an attractive destination for engineers, software developers, hardware specialists, program managers, and defense professionals who want to work at the forefront of national security innovation.

Unlike many traditional defense contractors, Chaos Industries operates with a startup-style culture focused on speed, innovation, and rapid problem-solving. The company is known for moving quickly, building advanced technology in-house, and tackling complex defense challenges with an engineering-first mindset. For professionals who want the mission focus of defense work with the pace of a high-growth technology company, Chaos offers a unique environment.

As defense spending increasingly prioritizes autonomous systems, drone defense, and advanced battlefield awareness, Chaos Industries continues to grow its team across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and mission support functions. For veterans, cleared professionals, and technology talent looking to help shape the future of defense, Chaos Industries is emerging as one of the more exciting companies to watch.

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