Accounts Payable Specialist

unybrands; Bogotá; Remote; COP 98,580,000 - 138,013,000; Full time

Job summary

unybrands is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices and credit memos for global e-commerce operations. This fully remote role focuses on timely processing and AP reporting while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

You will handle the procure-to-pay cycle, apply proper accounting methods, and support continuous process improvements in a fast-growing, AI-enabled retail tech environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic finance, accounting, and bookkeeping principles.
• Experience in accounts payable processes is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Process 200–300 vendor invoices and credit memos per week using Tipalti.
• Track invoice status and ensure procure-to-pay completion.
• Monitor invoices and coordinate with vendors and internal departments to support timely payment.
• Reduce aged balances and ensure accurate payables reporting.
• Collaborate to identify and resolve AP process issues and drive improvement.
• Cross-train teammates to cover absences.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Follow established accounting methods and policies.
• Support projects as assigned.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Coachable

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Finance fundamentals

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tipalti

NetSuite

Job description

Founded in 2020, unybrands is the next-generation brand accelerator platform built to acquire, integrate, and scale digital-first consumer brands. Headquartered in Miami, with offices in New York, London, Berlin, and Shenzhen, our 240+ team brings deep expertise across e-commerce, brand management, consumer retail, operational scaling, and M&A.

Since inception, we have acquired 30+ brands across Pet Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Supplements, Baby & Juvenile, Garden & Outdoor, Sports & Fitness, and Home & Lifestyle — completing 20+ acquisitions and delivering 16 consecutive quarters of like-for-like organic growth post-integration.

Our competitive advantage lies in a fully integrated operating system purpose-built to transform digital brands into omni-channel category leaders. Powered by a proprietary technology stack built on NetSuite ERP with 200+ data integrations, our platform enables brands to thrive across marketplaces, direct-to-consumer channels, and brick-and-mortar retail.

We focus on acquiring digital-first brands within carefully selected verticals, then applying tailored value creation playbooks that drive growth through innovation, expansion, and automation. We believe the next generation of consumer brands will be built differently — and we're building the AI-enabled retail tech platform to help them consolidate and win.

About the Role

As an Accounts Payable Specialist with Unybrands, you will help ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and credit memos for our global e-commerce operations. This role is fully remote from Venezuela and supports the procure-to-pay workflow using Tipalti (an automated AP system). You will collaborate closely with vendors and internal teams to track invoice status, reduce aged (past-due) balances, and maintain reliable payables reporting.

In this position, you will process approximately 200–300 invoices and credit memos per week, monitor each item throughout the full AP cycle, and contribute to continuous improvement of AP processes. You will also cross-train with teammates to ensure adequate coverage during time off. Additionally, you will apply appropriate accounting principles, follow established policies, communicate productively when issues arise, and maintain the confidentiality of company and partner information.

Main Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and credit memos (approximately 200–300 per week) using Tipalti (automated AP system).
• Track invoice status and ensure completion of the procure-to-pay process for all payables.
• Monitor invoices and coordinate with vendors and internal departments to support timely payment.
• Reduce aged (late) balances and ensure accurate reporting of payables.
• Collaborate with the team to identify and resolve issues related to AP processes and support continuous improvement.
• Crosstrain on teammates’ responsibilities to ensure appropriate coverage when teammates are out sick or on vacation.
• Use a non-argumentative, productive communication style when handling work product or interpersonal challenges.
• Establish and follow proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and partner information.
• Support departmental or company projects as assigned.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by management or leadership.

Qualifications

• Coachable and eager to learn.
• Detail-oriented, goal-oriented, and team-oriented.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to adapt easily to new or changing processes.
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• 1–3 years of Accounts Payable experience required.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Experience with Tipalti and/or NetSuite is a plus.

unybrands is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without any regard to race, skin color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Nor are applicants discriminated against based on disability or protected classes.