Hybrid Part-Time Accounts Payable Specialist

Lighthouse-For-the-Blind-and-Visually-Impaired; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, CA is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Specialist to support the VP of Finance with invoice processing, vendor records, and payment preparation. The role is hybrid (3 days in office) and part-time (30 hours/week), offering hands-on AP duties within a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AP, strong attention to detail, proficiency with MS Office (Excel/Word), and the ability to handle confidential financial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• At least two years of accounts payable or related transactional accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with invoice processing, vendor records, payment documentation, and financial recordkeeping preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices, accounts payable processes, and internal controls.
• Ability to enter and review financial information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining complete supporting documentation.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal staff.
• Protection of confidential financial information.
• Ability to manage responsibilities on a 30-hour weekly schedule.
• Willingness to cross-train on accounts receivable processes.

Responsibilities

• Finance Mail and Invoice Intake: Retrieve, open, date-stamp, sort, and distribute incoming Finance mail; scan and upload invoices; maintain confidential materials.
• Receive, review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system; ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Match invoices to purchase orders or approvals; identify duplicates or discrepancies; follow up as needed.
• Vendor Records and Communications: Create and maintain vendor records; respond to inquiries and resolve issues.
• Payment Processing: Assist with payment runs, print checks, and ensure proper approvals before release.
• AP Review and Reconciliation Support: Review AP reports, research aged invoices and discrepancies; reconcile statements.
• Year-End and Audit Support: Gather documentation for audits and year-end reporting.
• General Responsibilities: Cross-train for AR coverage; follow policies and protect confidential information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Communication with vendors

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting/finance/administration preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, CA is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Specialist to support the VP of Finance with invoice processing, vendor records, and payment preparation. The role is hybrid (3 days in office) and part-time (30 hours/week), offering hands-on AP duties within a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AP, strong attention to detail, proficiency with MS Office (Excel/Word), and the ability to handle confidential financial