Accounts Payable Specialist

Lazarus Naturals is on a mission to make quality hemp-based CBD accessible to everyone. It’s why we own our manufacturing process from start to finish—from our hemp farms in Central Oregon, to our extraction, formulation, and packaging—it’s all designed to deliver safe, effective CBD at an affordable price for all. This enables us to provide a 60% discount to veterans, low income and disabled individuals, so they have access to the benefits of CBD too. We are proud of our products, our processes, and our people, and we’re absolutely passionate about doing the right thing well.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all vendor and internal customer emails, invoice entry and recording of all transactions associated with purchases from external vendors and for internal customer purchases. The AP Specialist will work closely with the Accounting team, Supervisor and Controller and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. This position performs all accounts payable functions that arise on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, including, but not limited to:

• maintaiing and answering the shared AP email box
• processing vendor invoices and recording transactions in Procurement Express
• researching and responding to customer inquiries and issues
• customer account reconciliations
• W9 and vendor forms
• weekly AP aging report
• general ledger postings, 1099 filing
• Quickbooks Enterprise entries, reporting and statements
• other tasks as deemed necessary by management including assisting with other fuctions of the Accounting department
• Since this role interacts daily with our customers, sales team and leadership, a strong customer service attitude and professional manner are required, along with strong attention to detail, great organizational skills, and the ability to work thoughtfully and independently.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an accounts payable/receivable, credit/collections or book-keeping role
• Degree in Business or Accounting (preferred)
• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain and train concepts and processes to others.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities; strong attention to detail; process improvement mindset.
• Outstanding computer and keyboard skills. Knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite products.
• Knowledge of automated accounting software – QuickBooks (mandatory), Microsoft Dynamics or other ERP software (desired)
• Intellectual curiosity – the desire to learn and grow.
• Team player. Willing to help others and assist when and where needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• Fully stocked kitchen
• 401K plan
• FSA & commuter benefits

This is a full-time role based in Seattle, Washington. Please note, we will not consider applicants outside the immediate area.

Pay Range

$30-35/hour DOE

Interested parties are encouraged to include a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.

Lazarus Naturals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.