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Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Pavago

23d ago

0FinanceSouth Africahimalayas
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Job Description

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (AR/AP) – RemoteQuickBooks | NetSuite | SAP | Xero | BookkeepingPosition Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business HoursAbout the RoleWe’re hiring for our client, a growing U.S.-based company, seeking an Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (AR/AP) to own the day-to-day flow of money in and out of the business.This is a high-impact, execution-driven accounting and finance operations role where accuracy, speed, organization, and follow-through are critical.You will:Process invoices and paymentsManage collections and vendor paymentsMaintain clean, audit-ready financial recordsSupport reconciliation and month-end accounting workflowsIf you’re detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling high transaction volumes in fast-paced environments, this role could be a strong fit.What You’ll OwnAccounts Payable (AP)Process 20–50 vendor invoices weeklyEnter invoices into:QuickBooksNetSuiteXeroSAPSchedule payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checksReconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepanciesManage employee reimbursements and credit card reconciliationsAccounts Receivable (AR)Generate and send 30–100 customer invoices weeklyPost incoming payments:ACHWireCredit cardChecksMaintain AR aging reports and track overdue balancesFollow up on collections and payment timelinesManage deferred and unearned revenue adjustmentsReconciliation & ReportingReconcile AR/AP subledgers with the general ledgerMatch transactions with bank recordsPrepare weekly financial reports including:Cash collectionsDisbursementsOutstanding balancesCompliance & ControlsMaintain vendor and customer documentation including W-9s and contractsEnsure compliance with:GAAPIFRSMaintain audit-ready financial records and documentationCross-Functional CollaborationWork with procurement teams on vendor setupPartner with sales and operations teams to resolve billing issuesSupport accounting teams during month-end close processesWhat Makes You a Strong FitYou are highly detail-oriented and catch errors others missYou are comfortable managing high-volume financial transactionsYou communicate professionally with vendors and customersYou are organized, structured, and process-drivenYou can balance speed and accuracy effectivelyYou take ownership of your work and follow through consistentlyRequirements (Must-Have)2+ years of experience in:Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableBookkeepingAccounting supportExperience with at least one:QuickBooksNetSuiteSAPXeroIntermediate Excel or Google Sheets skills:VLOOKUPPivot TablesFamiliarity with:Invoicing workflowsPayment processingReconciliationsAR/AP operationsNice to HaveMulti-currency AR/AP experienceExperience with:Bill.comTipaltiBackground in:SaaSReal estateProfessional servicesERP migration or accounting automation experienceWhat a Typical Day Looks LikeProcess vendor invoices and customer paymentsSend invoices and follow up on overdue balancesReconcile transactions and resolve discrepanciesCoordinate with internal teams on billing and vendor issuesUpdate reports and maintain accurate financial recordsIn short: you ensure every dollar moving in and out of the business is tracked, accurate, and processed on time.Key Metrics (KPIs)Invoice accuracy with less than 1% error rateOn-time AP payments (Net 30/45/60)AR collections within target DSOTimely reconciliations for month-end close100% audit-ready documentationWhy This Role Stands OutHigh ownership over financial operationsStructured workflows and clear processesOpportunity to grow into:Senior AccountingFinance OperationsExposure to modern accounting systems and ERP toolsInterview ProcessInitial Phone ScreenRecruiter InterviewPractical Task (Reconciliation / AR Aging Scenario)Client InterviewOffer & Background VerificationApply NowIf you thrive in structured, detail-heavy roles and take pride in maintaining clean, accurate financial records, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-responsibility AR/AP role.#AccountsReceivable #AccountsPayable #Bookkeeping #ARAP #QuickBooks #NetSuite #SAP #RemoteJobs #FinanceOperations #AccountingJobs #Xero #BookkeeperOriginally posted on Himalayas