Accounts Payable Specialist — Remote

Overview

This role supports the daily accounts payable process to ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately, timely, and efficiently. The organization is seeking a detail-oriented, organized Accounts Payable Specialist who can work remotely with independence and strong attention to detail, while maintaining accurate financial records and safeguarding corporate information.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and code properly.
• Review bills for completeness, accuracy, and authority.
• Enter and maintain accounts payable data in the accounting system.
• Pay vendors according to corporate policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Resolve invoice/payment disputes.
• Provide administrative support, reporting, and reconciliations for the finance team.
• Support cost reporting and employee reimbursements as appropriate.
• Follow up with vendors on invoicing and payment status.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting functions.
• Maintain orderly electronic files for all correspondence, bills, and payments.
• Keep commercial and financial information confidential.
• Report unusual transactions and irregularities as applicable.
• Implement and follow financial policies, procedures, and controls.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, or a related finance area.
• Knowledge of the basics of accounting.
• ERP or accounting system experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Well organized.
• Self-starter with the ability to work remotely.
• Ability to handle accurate and private financial information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a SaaS or tech company.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems and accounts payable automation.
• Higher education in accounting, finance, business, or similar.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A living wage and good benefits.

Location

Remote work available.