Accounts Payable Clerk

Evolv Technologies Inc.•Waltham, MA

5d•$26 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Evolv is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support its financial operations as part of the Accounts Payable team. The role processes invoices, reconciles accounts payable transactions, supports financial reporting and audits, and helps ensure payment obligations are handled accurately and on time. It requires attention to accounting best practices and compliance, along with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. The position is based at Evolv’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. It reports to the Senior Accounting Manager, with day-to-day guidance from the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. The base salary range is $26–$35 per hour, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The first-year goals include learning the company’s systems and controls, independently processing invoices, supporting month-end close and SOX controls, improving AP processes, maintaining vendor relationships, and taking ownership of AP operations with limited oversight.

Requirements

Experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
Focus on accounting best practices and compliance.
Team orientation and commitment to collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in similar roles at public companies.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience using NetSuite.

Responsibilities

Process PO and non-PO vendor invoices accurately and on time, using ZIP and in compliance with internal policies and deadlines.
Monitor and manage the AP and ZIP system inbox, triaging inquiries and responding in a timely manner.
Maintain professional vendor relationships by addressing payment inquiries, resolving disputes, and responding to vendor emails and phone calls.
Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and ensure they are resolved promptly.
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice and payment issues.
Partner with procurement to ensure accurate general ledger coding on purchase orders and correct discrepancies in purchase order data.
Complete daily and recurring accounting tasks accurately and on time, maintaining compliance with accounting policies and controls, including SOX requirements.
Support month-end close activities, including accrual preparation, account reconciliations, and reporting.
Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and clarifying transactions.
Participate in cross-functional projects and ad hoc requests affecting the accounting function.
Recommend and implement improvements to AP processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Take ownership of AP operations with limited oversight and contribute to timely monthly close activities.