Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialist

Human Interest; Lindon (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Remote Fridays

Job summary

Human Interest, a high-growth fintech company in Lindon, Utah, is hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist. You will manage day-to-day AP processes, audit expenses, and ensure precise invoice processing while leveraging AI for workflow automation and data extraction.

The role targets recent graduates with a solid foundation in accounting concepts, attention to detail, and eagerness to grow in a dynamic finance environment. Located in Lindon with Friday remote option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Solid knowledge of basic accounting principles and the purchase-to-pay lifecycle.
• Experience with AI tools to optimize tasks (e.g., Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with precision into ERP systems.
• Audit employee expense reports for policy compliance and proper receipts.
• Perform data entry for vendor setup, tax documents, POs, and payment scheduling.
• Use AI tools to automate routine correspondence and summarize invoices.
• Reconcile statements and assist with month-end closing and audits.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Audit & expense review

Data entry & ERP

AI workflow automation

Excel/Sheets

10-key typing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

Ramp

Zip

Job description

Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialist

Lindon, Utah

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits.

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock , TPG (The Rise Fund) , SoftBank, Glynn Capital , NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

As an Accounts Payable Specialist on our growing Finance team, you will manage day-to-day accounts payable processes, conduct employee expense audits, and ensure precise invoice processing. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across full‑cycle AP while leveraging modern generative AI models (like Gemini and Claude) to assist with workflow automation, data extraction, communication drafts, and process improvements.

You will manage day-to-day accounts payable processes, conduct employee expense audits, ensure precise invoice processing, and leverage modern generative AI models to assist with workflow automation, data extraction, communication drafts, and process improvements.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated, recent college graduate eager to launch their career in corporate finance. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting concepts, exceptional attention to detail, and a genuine passion for continuous learning and professional growth in a high‑growth fintech environment.

What you get to do every day

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with high precision into our ERP accounting systems, ensuring proper approvals and general ledger alignment.
• Expense Audit & Management: Audit employee expense reports for compliance with company Travel & Expense policies, verifying receipts, business purpose, and cost allocation prior to reimbursement.
• Data Entry & Management: Perform accurate data entry for vendor setup, tax documents (W-9s), purchase orders, and payment scheduling.
• AI Tool Integration: Utilize AI platforms like Gemini and Claude to analyze financial data, automate routine correspondence, draft process documentation, and summarize complex invoices or contracts.
• Vendor & Internal Relations: Serve as a point of contact for vendor and employee inquiries, reconciling statements, resolving billing or expense discrepancies, and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Reconciliations: Assist with monthly accounts payable reconciliations, period‑end closings, and audit preparations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously look for opportunities to increase AP and expense audit efficiency through AI prompt engineering, automated workflows, and standardized data entry guidelines.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Recent graduates encouraged to apply!).
• Solid knowledge of basic accounting principles, debit/credit entries, and the purchase-to-pay lifecycle.
• High energy, self‑motivated, and eager to absorb new accounting processes, master financial software, and take on expanding responsibilities.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Gemini, Claude, or ChatGPT, with a desire to apply AI prompting techniques to optimize everyday tasks.
• A meticulous approach to numbers, receipts, and record‑keeping with zero‑tolerance for avoidable data entry errors.
• Fast and accurate alphanumeric typing, 10‑key skills, and experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong analytical aptitude with a proactive approach to asking questions, identifying process bottlenecks, and finding creative solutions.

Nice to have

• Exposure to tools such as NetSuite, Coupa, Ramp, or Zip.

Where you will work

• Located in our Lindon, Utah office (Monday-Thursday) with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays
• Standard Monday-Friday work schedule with no weekends or evenings
• This is a full time position 40 hours a week

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Human Interest is tackling one of our country’s biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium‑sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission‑driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team’s contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest.

• Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
• Long‑Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
• Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
• An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
• Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the U.S. The base salary for this position spans $65,000 - $80,000and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximumin our highest geographic region. The salary we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the U.S., their relevant job‑related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall total rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonuses, commissions, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits. In compliance with applicable laws, we do not inquire about salary history, or about criminal history prior to a conditional offer of employment.

Benefits -

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top‑of‑the‑line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Competitive time off and parental leave
• Addition Wealth: Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents
• Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly: Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work‑from‑home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Engaging team‑building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it)

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024)
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. Employment with Human Interest is at‑will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at [e-mail] .

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Human Interest’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑ connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An 'Armed forces service medal veteran' means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.