Senior Accounting Associate (Accounts Payable)

Thumbtack

2d • Remote

About The Position

Thumbtack is looking for a highly skilled Accounts Payable Senior Accountant to join their Accounting team. This is a remote role for a professional based in the Philippines, working on a Pacific Time (PT) schedule. The individual will be the primary point person for all accounts payable and employee reimbursement activities globally, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This role is crucial to financial operations and requires strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. As Thumbtack grows, the finance function and this role's scope will evolve, requiring adaptability and a willingness to learn new tools and take on adjacent areas.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of solid experience as an Accountant, with focus on Accounts Payable.
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking and the confidence to challenge the status quo.
• Adaptability and learning agility - comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities, quick to pick up new systems, and eager to take on new areas of ownership as the business grows.
• Must be able to work during Pacific Time (PT) hours (9 AM - 6 PM PT).

Nice To Haves

• A CPA license is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, GSuite, Navan) is a plus.
• Experience with accounts payable in a shared service entity is preferred.
• Experience with AI tools.
• Experience with system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full cycle of accounts payable, including receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices for Thumbtack’s US, Canada, and Philippines entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments, adhering to company policies and deadlines.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary approvals and documentation for invoice processing.
• Own the employee expense report processing tool and process expense reports reviews, approvals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Aid in prepaid preparation and run monthly prepaid amortization in preparation for month end close.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, specifically related to bank matching, accounts payable accruals, and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support audit requests by providing relevant documentation and explanations.
• Assist with and/or complete ad hoc projects as requested.
• Research and document issues, special projects, AP automation, etc.
• Partner on finance systems changes - evaluating, testing, and implementing new tools or new functionality within existing ones (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, Navan) — and take on new areas of ownership as the team's scope grows.

Benefits

• Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law.
• We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law.
• Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: [email protected].
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior