Accounts Payable Specialist - Remote

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

On-the-job training

Supportive virtual team environment

Competitive entry-level salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist for a fully remote role supporting our finance team. You will process vendor invoices, ensure proper authorization, and code entries to keep payments timely and accurate.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in AP, proficiency with Sage or SAP Business One and Excel, strong data entry skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Proficiency with Sage or SAP Business One and Excel.
• Strong data entry and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for remote work.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in the accounting system.
• Verify that invoices are properly authorized and coded before payment.
• Schedule and process vendor payments via EFT and other payment methods.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized electronic records of all AP transactions.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Data entry

Remote work

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping coursework

Tools

Sage

SAP Business One

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance department in a fully remote position, serving operations near Mahikeng . This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices and payments. You will work from your home office, collaborating virtually with internal teams and external vendors. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual detail-oriented individual to develop their skills in a supportive remote environment, playing a key role in the company's financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in the accounting system.
• Verify that all invoices are properly authorized and coded before payment.
• Schedule and process vendor payments via EFT and other payment methods.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic records of all AP transactions.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping or accounting coursework is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP Business One) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong data entry skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, essential for remote work .
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary for an AP role.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.
• Contribution to the smooth financial functioning of the company.