Accounts Payable Specialist -Temporary (Bay Area)

Lightmatter is a photonic computing company that is redefining what computers and human beings are capable of. We build the engines that will power discoveries and drive progress in a sustainable way! The world has hit a dead end with traditional transistors, and the prospect of constantly building data centers is an environmental nightmare. Lightmatter uses photons instead of electrons to both calculate on and transport data. We have created the next-generation computing platform for artificial intelligence—faster, more efficient, and cooler than anything created before.
Our finance team is looking for a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist. You will assist in handling all Accounts Payable related tasks including entering vendor invoices, credit notes, and vendors’ payment inquiries, as well as resolving PO matching and vendor payments issues. Furthermore, you will also be assisting with month-end close activities.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable duties include collecting and reviewing vendor invoices, entering vendor invoices and credit notes such as PO matching and non-PO invoice GL coding
Resolve invoice issues, address ZIP/NetSuite sync errors, and communicate with vendors
Prepare bank reconciliation and bank transactions with manual journal entries
Prepare company credit cards and ZIP virtual card reconciliations
Prepare Fixed Assets schedules and reconciliation
Ad hoc assignments
Requirements
3+ years of experience in an Accounting position or relevant experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work-related experience
Strong general ledger and Accounts Payable experience
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with NetSuite and a procurement-to-pay platform e.G. (url removed) or ZIP
Be able to work independently, accurately, and efficiently
Available to work between July - November 2024 with the possibility of an extension
Preferred Qualifications
Tax reporting experience (1099, sales &
use tax)
Experience with Google Suite a plus
Detail-oriented and team player
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &
Vision)
401k matching
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &
AD&
D)
Sick leave
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Commuter/Transit Benefits
We offer competitive pay. The hourly rate range for this role is $46/hr - $60/hr.Your hourly rate will be determined based on location, experience, educationalbackground, and market data.
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.