Accounts Payable Specialist — Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support the daily accounts payable process. This role helps ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately, timely, and efficiently, 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 in accordance with corporate policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Resolve invoice/payment disputes.
• Provide administrative support, reporting, and reconciliations to the financial 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 organized electronic files for correspondence, bills, and payments.
• Keep commercial and financial information confidential.
• Report unusual transactions and irregularities as applicable.
• Implement 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.
• Well organized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter who can 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 a similar field.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, including remote positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A living wage and good benefits.

Location

Remote work is available; the role operates independently in a remote setting.