Accountant, Accounts Payable

Zapier • San Francisco, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

At Zapier, we build and use automation every day to make work more efficient, creative, and human. So if you’re using AI tools while applying here - that’s great! We just ask that you use them responsibly and transparently.
Check out our guidance on How to Collaborate with AI During Zapier’s Hiring Process, including how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or others during our hiring process - and when not to.
We’re looking for an experienced Accountant who will be responsible for supporting procure-to-pay operations, managing vendor data and onboarding, maintaining accurate accounting records, and contributing to process improvements across the P2P function.
In this role, you’ll support Renee Law, Accounting Manager in overseeing vendor lifecycle management, strengthening accounting processes and documentation, coordinating cross-functional communication, and ensuring timely, accurate completion of accounting related tasks.
A successful Accountant brings a foundation in accounting or procurement, strong organizational and communication skills, a resourceful and proactive mindset, and a detail-oriented approach with the ability to balance both tactical work and the bigger picture.
If you want to advance your career at a fast-growing, profitable, impact-driven company, read on…

Requirements

• You have foundational experience in accounting, procurement, or accounts payable, supported by relevant education or hands-on work. You’re eager to deepen your knowledge and build stronger technical skills. You’re proactive, curious, and ready to jump in, take ownership, and contribute to improving our procure-to-pay processes.
• You are willing to take on any task. Zapier is a fast-growing and nimble team. You'll be part of an accounting team that has its hands in multiple aspects of the business. You're eager to take on any project that comes your way, no matter how big or how small.
• Your organizational and time management skills are top-notch. You'll be responsible for multiple projects and tasks at any given time and can keep these organized and prioritized to ensure work gets done and logged. You like to get things done.
• You're resourceful. When you encounter a task you haven't done before, you know how to use AI tools and resources, your network, your teammates’ knowledge, and whatever other resources available to find a good path forward.
• You are collaboration-forward. You are a strong communicator who partners effectively across the organization. You collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring questions directed to the accounting team are addressed quickly, accurately, and with shared context. You also contribute to clear, concise documentation that reflects team input and aligns with Zapier’s tone and standards.
• You have an eye for detail. You love getting into the nitty-gritty, but also have the ability to take a step back and see the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee our vendor master data records within our procure to pay and ERP system (Zip), which includes answering vendor questions, following up on vendors' missing information, determining 1099/1042 eligibility, and resolving issues during the onboarding process
• Perform OFAC and TIN matching processes
• Review critical vendor fields for missing or incomplete/incorrect data (includes 1099 eligibility fields, tax IDs, and duplicate vendor indicators)
• Manage vendor offboarding in the procure-to-pay and ERP systems
• Provide necessary reporting on our vendors
• Review and code invoices in the accounts payable invoice inbox, accurately and promptly
• Assist with purchase request reviews and follow-ups as needed
• Help create and maintain process documentation, including internal accounting documents and Zapier-facing documentation
• Respond to Slack messages regarding accounting-based questions in a timely manner
• Manage our virtual card transaction queue, ensuring transactions are submitted timely with required documentation and credit card receipts are securely filed
• Manage and distribute incoming mail from Zapier’s remote mailbox to others within the organization, leveraging existing automated mail processes for efficiency
• Organize and assign tickets from accounting’s Zendesk instance to the proper individuals for action
• Provide assistance on various procure-to-pay related projects as needed
• Perform month-end reconciliation processes and automations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed