Accounts Payable Clerk (1st Shift)

EssilorLuxottica; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Maryland is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle AP processes across multiple locations. You will verify invoices, process payments, reconcile statements, and support reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and effective vendor communication in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years in accounting, proficiency with Excel, and experience with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–3 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related financial operations.
• Experience with SAP and Markview preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processes across multiple locations.
• Review invoices, price-check packing slips, and verify status in systems.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure timely payment processing.
• Process accounts receivable activities and related reporting.
• Prepare and distribute financial and operational reports.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoicing

Vendor communications

Excel

SAP

Markview

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Markview

Job description

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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Bin, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting‑edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

The role is responsible for supporting the daily financial and operational activities of multiple locations, including Central, Cherry, Beitler, PerferX and Homer laboratories. This role ensures accurate processing of invoices, claims, reconciliations, purchasing, reporting, and vendor communications while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal accounting controls. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processes, including reviewing and price-checking packing slips, submitting invoices, verifying invoice status in Markview and SAP, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
• Monitor and follow up on past‑due vendor invoices across multiple locations (Central, Cherry, Beitler, and Perferx), resolve discrepancies, and manage accounts placed on hold to maintain operational continuity.
• Process accounts receivable activities, including insurance reporting, audit trail maintenance, AR reconciliations, handling refund requests, and responding to inquiries related to checks, credit cards, and deposits.
• Complete and reconcile program‑related transactions, including VBA documentation and check details, Vision Plus claims and reconciliations, intercompany (Interco) reconciliations, and Central lab credit processing.
• Prepare and distribute financial and operational reports, including manufacturer reports, account sales reports (Landes, Caliber, and Morganton), MVP statement breakdowns, Caliber account breakdowns, and Vision Associates intercompany spreadsheets.
• Reconcile and code corporate credit card (P‑card) and Bank of America statements for Central and Cherry, ensuring proper expense allocation and compliance with company policies.
• Manage purchasing activities and supply inventory for multiple locations, including ordering office, kitchen, and restroom supplies and overseeing purchasing for Central, Cherry, Beitler, and Perferx.
• Administer customer account communications, including preparing and mailing dunning letters, emailing past‑due account notices, distributing monthly statements via print and direct email, and managing statement‑related website correspondence.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support, including maintaining Pair 50 system updates, processing denied credit returns, managing the accounting phone line, and assisting with additional financial tasks as needed to support departmental operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or related financial operations.
• Experience with accounting systems such as SAP and Markview preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines with minimal supervision.

Pay Range:18.52 -25.62

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.