Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

At Life is Good, we believe every great brand needs a strong foundation. In our world, that means dependable and thoughtful financial operations. We are proud of our stability and growth, and we're looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives on accuracy, loves organization, and brings positive energy to every task (along with some serious spreadsheet skills). We've got plenty of systems and tools, and they only work as well as the people behind them. That's where you come in. You're the kind of person who spots small issues before they become big ones, keeps things moving without missing a beat, and knows how to support partners and vendors with clarity and care. Sound like your kind of role? In this position, you'll be responsible for everything from processing invoices and reconciling accounts to supporting audits and collaborating with teams across the business. Your attention to detail and commitment to smooth operations will help Life is Good stay strong, focused, and ready for what's next. If you love numbers, details, and people, this could be your chance to make a meaningful impact at a company that believes joy is serious business.

IMPORTANT DETAILS + This application requires a significant commitment to answering specific questions. You may want to compose your answers outside of this app and paste them once you're satisfied with your composition, spelling, grammar, and tone. We can't consider incomplete applications, and you'll be disqualified quickly if you don't answer the questions. + Our market-based compensation strategy determines base pay for our jobs. You can use any of the publicly available tools to predict what you might earn here. All permanent roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance, to which you will make a significant contribution. + This role is based in Hudson, New Hampshire. You'll work on-site for several days each week. Everyone who applies will get a response from a human. Although we love and use AI regularly, you're about to put a lot of heart and skill into this application and deserve a human response. You'll get one. If you don't answer the questions or meet the requirements below, you'll get a swift and kind rejection.

Your Experience and Qualifications

You have college-level experience in Accounting or Finance, B.S. preferred. You have 5+ years of relevant work experience. You have experience with Accounts Payable systems; SAP experience a plus. You have expert-level mastery of the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.

Pay Transparency

We post our jobs on a collection of sites. Not all of them portray accurate information about our compensation ranges. For years, we've used a market-based approach to determine starting pay for all roles at Life is Good. We encourage you to explore reputable salary calculators like Salary.com or PayScale and, using accurate data for the apparel industry, this job (from the job description), our company size (under 300 people), location (Southern NH), and the required experience for this role (10 years or less), you will see the pay range for this role.

Your Objective

Accounting is the cornerstone of the Life is Good financial foundation. You will independently manage all accounts payable activities. Your work and the way you do it will make an important contribution to our success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up new vendors in ERP Accounts Payable (AP) system. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and proper application of generally accepted accounting principles. Ensure proper sign off of vendor invoices before coding invoices and data entering them in ERP AP system. Match up inventory and non-inventory receiving documents with vendor invoices and enter them in the ERP AP system. Work with Controller to cut a weekly check run and maintain proper documentation of payments. Ensure proper cutoff of AP invoices for month-end financial close. Reconcile vendor statements to AP vendor account, quickly correct all discrepancies and inform Controller of issues. Prepare and send out annual 1099 forms. Use Expensify software to code Amex credit card statements, employee expense reports, and post to General Ledge.

Your Personal Attributes

You believe passionately in our mission and the Life is Good Superpowers. You are skilled and comfortable working independently and as part of a team of dynamic creative professionals. You are organized with high attention to detail and ability to prioritize. You are known for your ability to give and receive feedback thoughtfully and constructively. You are analytical with expert problem-solving skills. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are a rational optimist.

You'll Know You're Successful When

You achieve your annual goals. You are known as a cultural asset to the Finance team at Life is Good. You generate accurate financial reporting to meet business deadlines.

Benefits

We're located in beautiful, scenic Hudson, New Hampshire, and have just moved to a new facility surrounded by green space. We offer an on-site gym with showers, top quality Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) plan with a match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time. And we have dogs. Through your work, you'll contribute to growing our social mission : The Playmaker Project. Life is Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or expression, marital status, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal or state laws.