Accounts Payable Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist based in India.

This remote role offers the opportunity to support a global finance operation by ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant accounts payable processes. The position plays a key role in managing invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment coordination, and financial record accuracy. Working closely with international finance and operations teams, you will contribute to smooth day-to-day accounting workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a collaborative remote environment. You will have the opportunity to improve processes, support financial operations, and gain exposure to global business practices. This role is suited for professionals who value accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement in finance operations.

Accountabilities: The Accounts Payable Specialist will support daily accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and financial records are processed accurately and efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, collaboration across teams, and the ability to maintain organized financial workflows in a remote environment.

Process and manage purchase orders accurately while ensuring alignment with vendor agreements and internal approval processes.

Code, review, and enter vendor invoices into accounting systems while validating supporting documentation.

Support vendor payment cycles and ensure timely processing of approved disbursements.

Maintain vendor records, employee card information, spend controls, and transaction categorization within financial platforms.

Review and process employee expense reports according to internal policies and compliance requirements.

Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding invoices or payment issues.

Collaborate with finance and operational teams across different regions to resolve invoice questions and ensure proper approvals.

Assist with month-end closing activities, including accounts payable reconciliations and accrual processes.

Maintain accurate documentation and organized records of all accounts payable transactions.

Participate in finance system improvements, updates, and process optimization initiatives.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage financial tasks independently while collaborating with global teams. A background in accounting, finance, or related fields is preferred, along with familiarity with accounting tools and remote collaboration.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

2–4 years of experience working in accounts payable or a similar finance operations role.

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision after onboarding.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and general office productivity tools.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones.

Experience with accounting platforms such as NetSuite is highly preferred.

Familiarity with spend management platforms such as Ramp is a plus.

Experience supporting system migrations, updates, or process improvements is desirable.

Availability to overlap with US Eastern or Central time zones when required for collaboration.

Benefits

Fully remote work opportunity based in India.

Opportunity to collaborate with global finance and operations teams.

Inclusive and accessible work environment focused on diversity and equal opportunities.

Exposure to international accounting processes and enterprise financial systems.

Professional growth opportunities through involvement in process improvements and operational initiatives.

Flexible remote collaboration environment.

Competitive compensation based on location, experience, and skill level.

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