Financial Operations Clerk

About Us

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind is a non‑profit organization founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic‑minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind people can learn skills and create products that are sold door to door. Today, the organization continues to grow and expand the services it offers to blind Texans, giving them opportunities for economic and personal independence through employment.

The Financial Operations Clerk supports the Senior Financial Operations Analyst in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory valuation and cost‑accounting processes. The role is responsible for daily transactional activities related to raw material receiving, invoice reconciliation, and inventory tracking, working closely with warehouse, purchasing, and finance teams to keep purchase orders, inventory records, and vendor invoices accurate, timely, and aligned with company policies.

This role is critical to maintaining reliable inventory data and supporting financial reporting.

• Process and record raw material purchase order receipts in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of quantities, pricing, and timing.
• Match receiving documentation to purchase orders and identify discrepancies for resolution.
• Reconcile vendor invoices (including GOJO and other key vendors) to purchase orders and receiving records for approval.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Partner with warehouse team members to resolve receiving discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Participate in and support inventory cycle counts, including investigation and reconciliation of variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP (Syteline), ensuring alignment between physical and system quantities.
• Monitor inventory transactions and adjustments to support accurate valuation.
• Support documentation and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for receiving and inventory processes.
• Escalate discrepancies, control gaps, or unusual variances to the Senior Financial Operations Analyst.
• Track and report on inventory‑related metrics, including receiving accuracy and cycle count variances.
• Support audit requests related to inventory, receiving, and vendor invoices.
• Maintain organized and accurate supporting documentation for all transactions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Finance teams to improve data integrity.
• Comply with and assist other employees in understanding and complying with company policies and procedures.
• Behave in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with the organization’s core values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth and Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic understanding of inventory processes, purchase orders, and receiving functions.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in data.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Syteline preferred).
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, reconciliation, and basic analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with warehouse and finance teams.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain documentation.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability when handling financial and inventory data.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and understand information and ideas presented in writing or alternative formats.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 1‑3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or accounting support preferred.

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee appreciation events
• and more

Employees in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or…