Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

This contract opportunity is for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support both U.S. and international vendor operations within a fast-paced finance team. The role is fully remote and requires working in Pacific Standard Time (PST). The position involves ownership of end-to-end accounts payable processes, workflow improvements, and contributing to an organization focused on AI.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full vendor invoice lifecycle, including review, coding, matching to purchase orders, and ensuring accurate accounting treatment
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox to route invoices promptly and respond to vendor inquiries within service-level expectations
• Verify sales tax and VAT handling, proper general ledger coding, and related accounting considerations
• Support internal controls by identifying discrepancies, mitigating risk, and following established procedures
• Document, maintain, and improve accounts payable workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Review billing statements and collaborate with vendors to resolve issues and support timely payments
• Contribute to special projects, reporting, analysis, and other ad hoc finance tasks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounting, finance, legal, IT, and tax as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience processing accounts payable invoices in the U.S. and at least one international market
• Background in accounting or related finance work
• Experience supporting accounts payable in a high-growth, fast-changing environment
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote setting
• Clear communication skills with a service-oriented approach
• Comfort handling sensitive and confidential information
• Experience working with cross-functional business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable automation tools such as OCR, RPA, and e-invoicing
• Hands-on experience with Workday and Zip HQ
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Experience with compute and infrastructure invoices, including general ledger coding, cost center allocation, and accruals
• Process improvement mindset with interest in using AI tools to streamline work
• Experience working in environments that value adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• International accounts payable experience and familiarity with scaling processes in a growing organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $41 - $80, based on qualifications and experience
• Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Location

• Remote position requiring work in Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours