Benefit Cosmetics Accounts Payable Accountant
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $26.44–38.46/hour
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
About Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics is a global beauty house born in San Francisco in 1976, renowned for its witty spirit, brow expertise, and feel-good approach to makeup. As part of the LVMH family, the brand offers employees the dynamism of an entrepreneurial culture with the reach and discipline of an international luxury group. Benefit cultivates talent across retail, artistry, education, marketing, and corporate functions, valuing warmth, confidence, and commercial flair as highly as technical skill. Its teams thrive in a playful yet performance-driven environment where client experience, creativity, and inclusive self-expression shape every career journey.
Benefit Cosmetics hiring AP Accountant in San Francisco, CA. Full-time, hybrid role processing invoices and managing vendor payments.
Role & Responsibilities
- Accurately enter invoices into the accounting system after confirming proper authorization
- Ensure timely processing of invoices in alignment with vendor payment terms
- Review the AP aging report weekly and resolve any past due invoices
- Perform timely reconciliation of assigned vendor statements to maintain account accuracy
- Review and approve employee travel and expense (T&E) reimbursements for payment
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal departments or vendors
- Set up new vendors in accordance with internal control procedures and company policies
- Ensure vendor records are accurate, complete, and up to date in the ERP system
- Maintain and manage vendor master files, including updates to vendor profiles and supporting documentation
- Assist in weekly cash disbursement process by preparing and reviewing payment batches
- Ensure vendor payments are processed accurately and in accordance with company policy
- Ensure all invoices approved are prepared for final approval and posting
- Prepare month-end accruals with proper documentation
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure timely review and accuracy
- Identify and implement enhancements to streamline workflows and improve accuracy in accounts payable processes
- Monitor ERP system activity to ensure accurate invoice postings and collaborate with IT to troubleshoot system-related issues
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable
- Proficiency in ERP systems and automated accounts payable workflow platforms
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience managing the full cycle of travel expense reimbursement, including auditing submissions and verifying supporting documentation
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable operations, with demonstrated proficiency in invoice processing, vendor management, and month-end closing procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 26.44 to USD 38.46 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; 401(k) plan with employer matching; various paid time off programs; employee discounts and perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; annual bonus eligibility.
Culture
Benefit Cosmetics fosters a playful, energetic workplace where creativity, confidence, and self-expression are central to the employee experience. As an employer, it combines the dynamism of a bold beauty brand with a collaborative, people-focused environment that encourages teams to delight customers, support one another, and bring a sense of fun to everything they do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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