Accounts Payable Clerk
Lighthouse Lab Services
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $22 - $24 per hour
About the role
- Process accounts payable invoices accurately and timely in accordance with established procedures
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation (3-way match) and flag discrepancies for review
- Assist with resolving past-due invoices and vendor inquiries by gathering information and escalating issues as needed
- Prepare payment batches for review and approval
- Maintain accurate vendor records and documentation
- Communicate professionally with internal teams and external vendors regarding invoice status and payment questions
- Assist with basic reconciliations and reporting as assigned
- Support inventory cycle counts and related documentation, as needed
- Assist with processing and reconciling corporate credit card transactions and employee reimbursements, as needed
- Perform other clerical and accounting support duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of accounts payable experience, or equivalent experience gained through part-time or related roles
- Experience with accounting or invoice processing systems preferred
- NetSuite experience is a plus, but not required
- Basic understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic accounting software
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize work, manage time effectively, and handle routine tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to escalate issues appropriately to a supervisor
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt as processes evolve
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 15 PTO days + 10 holidays
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Partially paid medical and parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice processingreconciliationspayment processingvendor managementfinancial reportingattention to detailinternal controlsbasic accounting
Soft Skills
professional communicationtime managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityconfidentialityability to follow proceduresability to meet deadlinesminimal supervision
Certifications
high school diplomaassociate's degree in Accountingassociate's degree in Finance