Remote Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Simera; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoices, payments, and vendor communications with precision and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate processing and timely closing of payables, while supporting internal teams and audits.

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, experience with ERP systems, and strong reconciliation and communication skills are essential for this remote role with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, billing, vendor statements, or similar roles.
• Proficiency with Excel or spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of invoice matching, reconciliations, and payment processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, bills, and payment requests accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices for proper approvals and documentation.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and other documentation.
• Enter AP transactions into accounting systems.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to schedules.
• Monitor due dates and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain AP records and documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about invoices and payments.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support reconciliations and review outstanding balances.
• Prepare AP reports for management.
• Assist audits with requested AP documentation.
• Identify process improvements in AP workflows.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Accounting principles

Excel/Sheets

ERP systems

Reconciliation

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Independent & collaborative work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

Job description

Simera is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoices, payments, and vendor communications with precision and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate processing and timely closing of payables, while supporting internal teams and audits.

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, experience with ERP systems, and strong reconciliation and communication skills are essential for this remote role with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.