Accounts Payable Clerk

Lincoln Avenue; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

On-site lunch

On-site gym

Job summary

Lincoln Avenue Communities is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Santa Monica with a detail-oriented and dependable mindset. You will manage vendor invoices, process payments, and reconcile accounts, ensuring payables are recorded accurately and paid on time.

You'll work with internal teams, maintain audit-ready records, and support month-end close while growing your accounting career in a mission-driven real estate firm.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Understanding of basic accounts payable processes and invoice workflows.
• Comfort with numbers, reconciling balances, and investigating discrepancies.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable with strong follow-through.

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.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash.
• Maintain accurate records of billing activity, payment status, and account communications.
• Work with internal teams to resolve questions related to invoices, payments, and balances.
• Assist with month-end close activities and receivables reporting.
• Support aging reports and track collection activity across accounts.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation in an audit-ready format.
• Use Gen AI to summarize activity and streamline routine tasks while protecting confidentiality.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

ERP platforms

Job description

About Lincoln Avenue Communities

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.

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