Accounts Payable Specialist CU

Simera Professional; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera Professional is seeking an accounts payable specialist for a remote role in the United States. The ideal candidate will process invoices, manage payments, and maintain vendor records with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include matching invoices to POs, reconciling statements, and supporting month-end close. Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems are required to handle high-volume transactions efficiently from a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices, payments, vendor statements, and financial transactions.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, or accounts payable platforms.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of invoice matching, reconciliations, and payment processes.
• Ability to manage high volumes of transactions while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow established financial procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, bills, and payment requests accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices for proper approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and other relevant documentation.
• Enter accounts payable transactions into accounting systems and databases.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to established schedules.
• Monitor payment due dates and ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and discrepancies.
• Communicate with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Support account reconciliations and review outstanding balances.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and summaries for management.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records.
• Assist with audits and provide requested accounts payable documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and vendor information.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

ERP systems

Vendor communication

Remote work

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, bills, and payment requests accurately and efficiently
• Review invoices for proper approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and other relevant documentation
• Enter accounts payable transactions into accounting systems and databases
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to established schedules
• Monitor payment due dates and ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and documentation
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and discrepancies
• Communicate with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable
• Support account reconciliations and review outstanding balances
• Prepare accounts payable reports and summaries for management
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records
• Assist with audits and provide requested accounts payable documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and operational efficiency
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and vendor information

Requirements

• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or a similar role
• Experience processing invoices, payments, vendor statements, and financial transactions
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, or accounts payable platforms
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills
• Knowledge of invoice matching, reconciliations, and payment processes
• Ability to manage high volumes of transactions while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow established financial procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work
• Professional, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented attitude
• English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking vendors, clients, or or teams