Accounts Payable Specialist — Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to support the daily accounts payable process. This role involves ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, timely, and efficiently, while maintaining accurate financial records and safeguarding corporate information.

The role is remote and requires independence and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and code them 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 disputes.
• Provide administrative support, reporting, and reconciliations to the financial team.
• Support cost reporting and employee reimbursements as appropriate.
• Follow up with vendors regarding invoicing and payment status.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting functions.
• Maintain orderly 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 prioritize while meeting deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work remotely.
• Accuracy and discretion when handling private financial information.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams in a remote environment.
• Experience working in a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Living wage.

Location

Remote work.