Remote Lead, Accounts Payable Specialist

Ross Stores, Inc.; California; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to process routine and complex invoices promptly and accurately. The role emphasizes strong vendor relations, policy compliance, and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with expense reporting, review backups, and support month-end close while helping newer staff learn processes. This position offers remote work within the United States and requires solid Excel skills and AP application experience.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of work experience in Finance or Accounting required.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume invoice processing environment preferred.
• Customer service experience handling complex inquiries and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with AP applications on major computerized systems (PeopleSoft/Ariba) preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Process complex Accounts Payable invoices and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile and verify expense invoices per policy; manage high-volume uploads and voucher creation.
• Distribute daily workload to the expense team and review invoicing exceptions.
• Research and resolve routine and difficult payment inquiries; escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with procurement to resolve PO match exceptions and voucher updates.
• Validate invoices including remittance, expense coding, and sales/use tax.
• Review Payment Requests in PeopleSoft for proper backup and approvals prior to voucher creation.
• Support month-end close to ensure timely, accurate postings; assist training of new hires.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Ariba

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to process routine and complex invoices promptly and accurately. The role emphasizes strong vendor relations, policy compliance, and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with expense reporting, review backups, and support month-end close while helping newer staff learn processes. This position offers remote work within the United States and requires solid Excel skills and AP application experience.