Accounts Payable Clerk

Lincoln Avenue Communities; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Lunch on-site

Gym on-site

Team events

Job summary

Lincoln Avenue Communities is a mission-driven real estate private equity firm focused on affordable housing across 33 states. We seek an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage vendor invoices, support reconciliations, and ensure timely payables.

The role reports to a Sr. Accountant in Santa Monica with a hybrid schedule (3 in-office days). Strong attention to detail and Excel skills are essential, along with a service mindset for internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts payable, accounting support, or related finance experience preferred.
• Corporate experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and post incoming payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and issue invoices, account statements, and payment reminders as needed.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts with professionalism.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies and short payments.
• Maintain records of billing activity, payment status, and communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice and balance questions.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including receivables reporting.
• Support aging reports and track collection activity across accounts.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation in an audit-ready format.
• Utilize Gen AI to summarize activity and streamline routine tasks with confidentiality.
• Contribute to special projects as business needs evolve.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Accounts payable

Customer service

Excel skills

Office suite

Gen AI usage

Cross-functional

Education

Associate or Bachelor7s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) - a leading, mission-driven real estate private equity firm dedicated to strengthening communities through the development and preservation of affordable housing.

As a vertically integrated developer, investor, and long-term operator, we deliver sustainable, high-quality homes to lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 33 states. Our growing portfolio - more than 200 properties and 31,000+ homes - reflects our commitment to long-term impact, operational excellence, and resident well-being.

LAC is proud to be recognized as an industry leader, recently ranked No. 1 on Affordable Housing Finance's 2025 AHF 50 list of top developers. Our approach combines strategic investment, thoughtful design, and community partnerships to deliver housing solutions that foster stability, opportunity, and resilience.

About This Role

Lincoln Avenue Communities is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and highly organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing accuracy and follow-through to day-to-day financial operations and takes pride in keeping things moving smoothly behind the scenes.

In this role, you'll help manage the flow of vendor invoices and outgoing payments, support account reconciliation, and partner with internal teams to ensure payables are recorded accurately and paid on time. We're looking for someone who is comfortable working with numbers, responsive to follow-up, and able to balance precision with a strong customer-service mindset.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays on top of details, and is eager to grow their accounting career while supporting a mission-driven organization.

This role reports to a Sr. Accountant and is based in Santa Monica, with a hybrid schedule that includes 3 in-office days each week.

What You’ll Do

• Process and post incoming payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and issue invoices, account statements, and payment reminders as needed.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts with professionalism and consistency.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash.
• Maintain accurate records of billing activity, payment status, and account communications.
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve questions related to invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including receivables reporting and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of aging reports and help track collection activity across accounts.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation in a clear, audit-ready format.
• Use Gen AI thoughtfully as a productivity tool to help summarize account activity, organize follow-up notes, and streamline routine administrative work while maintaining strong judgment, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Contribute to special projects and other responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• A clear understanding of basic accounts payable processes and invoice workflows.
• Comfort working with numbers, reconciling balances, and investigating discrepancies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, reliable approach and strong follow-through.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• A service-oriented mindset and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Comfort learning new systems and working across accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Thoughtful judgment when using Gen AI and other tools to improve efficiency while protecting confidential information.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed.

Your Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or a related finance role preferred.
• Corporate experience highly preferred.
• Experience processing invoices, preparing payments, and reconciling vendor statements or accounts.
• Familiarity with accounting systems and ERP platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial data.
• Experience supporting month-end close or reporting processes is a plus.
• Prior real estate, property management, or affordable housing experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits & Compensation

The expected base salary for this role is $65,000 -$75,000. This is a non-exempt, hourly paid position ($31.25 - $36.06). This represents the current target and is subject to change. To determine starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Our comprehensive total rewards package offers more than just a salary.

In addition to the base salary, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package:

• Semi-annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• 100% Covered: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including family/dependents)
• 401(k) plan With Company Matching & No Vesting Period
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Engaging Company Events & Team-Building Experiences
• Career-Building Learning Programs & Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Daily Lunch for On-site Employees
• On-site Gym Access for Santa Monica Employees