Accounts Payable Specialist — Remote

Buyapowa • Berwyn, IL

25d • $28 - $38 • Remote

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the finance team’s daily accounts payable processes, ensuring invoices and payments are handled accurately and promptly. The role is remote and calls for someone who can work independently, maintain accurate financial records, and safeguard confidential corporate and financial information.

The specialist processes and reviews invoices, maintains accounts payable data, pays vendors according to company policies, and supports reconciliations, reporting, reimbursements, and month-end and year-end accounting activities. The position also contributes to financial controls and serves a growing technology company working with public-sector organizations.

The company describes its work environment as collaborative and supportive and offers remote flexibility, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, or a related finance area.
• Knowledge of basic accounting.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Ability to handle private financial information accurately and confidentially.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and code them properly.
• Review bills for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization.
• Enter and maintain accounts payable data in the accounting system.
• Pay vendors according to corporate policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and help resolve disputes.
• Provide administrative support, reporting, and reconciliations to the finance team.
• Support cost reporting and employee reimbursements as appropriate.
• Contact vendors to follow up on invoice 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 the company’s financial policies, procedures, and controls.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing technology company serving public-sector organizations.

What This Job Offers

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