Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialist

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.

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 Haves

• Prior internship experience in AP, bookkeeping, expense auditing, or general accounting.
• Exposure to tools such as NetSuite, Coupa, Ramp, or Zip.

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.

Operating principles

• 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 - $80,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximum in 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.

Recognition

Human Interest is certified as a Great Place To Work (2023-2025), was named a 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), and an Inc. Fastest Growing Company (2021).

Equal opportunity

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 [email protected].