Temporary Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

ABOUT GOODR

We create and sell active eyewear for anyone. No Slip. No Bounce. All Polarized. All Fun. Interested in joining our team? Keep reading.

OUR VALUES: We have two core values: Fun & Authenticity.

• FUN = Being sh*tty isn’t fun. Agreed? Taking pride in your work, finding joy in being GREAT, and celebrating wins… and losses. Now, that’s fun!
• AUTHENTICITY = Focusing on being authentic over being liked. (Next-level guru stuff. Count it.)

Fun Fact: We do not allow email to be sent internally. Carrier pigeons only. JK, we use Slack.

AUTONOMY: We practice autonomy, empowerment, and accountability so that every team member can be in control of their own life.

• HYBRID WORKING: This role is required to be in our Inglewood office every Tuesday and Thursday with the occasional third day thrown in. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Some people dream of things like flawless hair, eternal youth, or maybe owning a yacht shaped like a flamingo. But you? You dream of the satisfying, sweet relief of paying bills on time. We're talking about someone who gets a genuine (and slightly unhinged) thrill from ensuring every vendor invoice is processed, properly coded, and paid according to those glorious payment terms. So if you live for reconciling ledgers, apply now to be our Temporary AP Specialist!!

**Note: This is a TEMPORARY Full-Time position from November 2025 through February 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and execute the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) function
  
• Process vendor invoices and electronic billings, ensuring proper GL coding, required approvals, and adherence to payment terms
  
• Enter all vendor invoices into bill pay software coding to proper GL account, department, and tagging with classifications as needed
  
• Schedule and process weekly vendor payments via ACH, checks, or other electronic methods, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
  
• Research, resolve, and document AP discrepancies while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
  
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and ensure positive, professional communication to support effective partnerships
  
• Maintain and reconcile AP ledger accounts and aging reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  
• Track and record vendor expense accruals and prepare supporting schedules for month-end close
  
• Maintain and update the GL coding reference guide for consistent department/classification coding
  
• Support vendor onboarding, ensuring accurate collection and maintenance of W-9s, banking details, and other documentation
  
• Prepare and issue vendor 1099s annually in compliance with IRS guidelines
  
• Support month-end and year-end close, assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits
  
• Run reports and assist other members of the accounting team as needed
  
• Maintain organized AP documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and internal control policies
  
• Utilize ERP/financial systems (e.g. NetSuite, Bill.com, PayPal) and Excel/Google Sheets for reporting and reconciliations
  
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline AP processes and support system enhancements or implementations
  
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
  
• No direct reports – you get to lead the AP charge, without managing your fellow flamingos
  
• This role is in the Finance team and will report directly to the Director of Finance
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

• May or may not have a degree...we don’t care (bonus points for Basset Hound Science or Dinosaur Law)
  
• Loves everything above
  
• Asks a lot of questions 
  
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or full-cycle AP in a mid- to high-volume environment  
  
• High level of proficiency in Accounting Systems and Microsoft Excel is a MUST
  
• Ability to manage and analyze complex and high volumes of data