Accounts Payable Clerk – Operations Support

CinemaWest; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Matched 401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Paid Holidays

Six Sick days

Office setting (enjoyable, relaxed & 𝘱

Performance Reviews

Free Movies (soft drinks & popcorn)

Job summary

Cinema West in Petaluma, CA is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk-Operations Support to join the Corporate Operations team. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting theatre packet reviews and reporting.

Responsibilities include coding invoices, managing documents, assisting with reconciliations, and producing theatre reports. Requires a high school diploma, Excel/Word proficiency, and prior AP experience; 21–26 USD hourly, full-time, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting or business coursework preferred.
• Prior accounts payable or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and basic accounting software.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Process and code vendor invoices; maintain organized financial records.
• Scan, file, and manage invoices, checks, and related documents.
• Audit weekly theatre packets, review transactions, and report discrepancies.
• Run box office and theatre reports; assist with reconciliations.
• Research and resolve credit card chargebacks.
• Review inventory and COGS; recommend journal entries as needed.
• Post intercompany reimbursements and support Divvy import transactions.
• Provide audit support, general accounting assistance, and support special projects.
• Use Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

Basic accounting software

Job description

Description

Cinema West, California’s #1 movie chain, is looking to add an Accounts Payable Clerk-Operations Support to the Corporate Operations team located in Petaluma, Ca. This is a fun, hands-on position supporting day-to-day operations in the fast-paced and exciting cinema industry.

Cinema West Offers Fantastic Benefits

• Medical & dental
• Matched 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal days
• Paid Holidays
• "Six" Sick days
• Enjoyable, relaxed & professional office setting
• Performance Reviews
• Free Movies (soft drinks & popcorn included)
• Strong Leadership Team Environment

Requirements

• Position: Accounts Payable Clerk-Operations support
• Reports to: Financial Controller
• Pay Range: $21.00-$26.00 (Hourly, Non-Exempt)
• Schedule: Full-time- hours may vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk - Operations Support processes invoices and payments accurately and on time while supporting theatre packet reviews, reconciliations, and reporting. This role helps ensure compliance with company policies and accurate financial records.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Process and code vendor invoices; maintain organized financial records.
• Scan, file, and manage invoices, checks, and related documents.
• Audit weekly theatre packets, review transactions, and report discrepancies.
• Run box office and theatre reports; assist with reconciliations.
• Research and resolve credit card chargebacks.
• Review inventory and COGS; recommend journal entries as needed.
• Post intercompany reimbursements and support Divvy import transactions.
• Provide audit support, general accounting assistance, and support special projects.
• Use Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accounting or business coursework preferred.
• Prior accounts payable or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and basic accounting software.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting company deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb. The role may be physically demanding and requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing over 50 pounds.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO Statement

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, gender, age, religious preference, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation or marital status.