Accounts Payable Clerk
Lighthouse Lab Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $22 - $24 per hour
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
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