Accounts Receivable & Payable Accountant

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Posted Oct 22, 2026

Remote · South Africa · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $45K – $65K/yr

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Payable Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure financial records, payments, and reconciliations remain accurate and up to date.

This is a hands-on role focused on accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), bank transactions, reconciliations, and support for month-end closing. The position is fully remote, with working hours within +/-3 hours of Central European Time (CET). You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes
  • Match incoming customer payments with the correct invoices and accounts
  • Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are made accurately and on time
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
  • Reconcile AR/AP balances and ensure there are no unexplained or unmatched transactions
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and General Ledger (GL) postings
  • Support monthly closing activities and help ensure clean and accurate month-end results
  • Review financial transactions and flag unusual or unclear items for further investigation rather than making assumptions
  • Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding payments, invoices, and outstanding balances when required
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment and reconciliation issues
  • Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial transactions
  • Assist with improving and streamlining accounting processes as the Finance function develops
  • Quickly learn and effectively use the organization’s accounting and ERP systems

Requirements

  • Proven experience in full-cycle AR/AP accounting
  • Strong practical experience with bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and day-to-day financial operations
  • Experience with customer receipts, supplier invoices, payments, and General Ledger entries
  • Experience supporting month-end closing processes
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data
  • Ability to identify discrepancies and investigate transactions independently
  • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and working confidently with financial datasets
  • Ability to quickly learn new ERP and accounting systems
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring financial tasks and deadlines independently
  • Comfortable working in a fully remote environment
  • Experience collaborating with international and distributed teams
  • Professional working proficiency in English
  • Proactive, responsible approach to work, including the ability to flag issues and ask for clarification when a transaction does not fit an established pattern

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with Odoo
  • Experience with other modern ERP or accounting systems
  • Experience in a high-volume transaction environment
  • Previous experience in an international technology company
  • Experience working with multiple currencies and international payments
  • Experience improving or documenting AR/AP and reconciliation processes

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Fully remote, with working hours aligned within +/-3 hours of Central European Time (CET).