Accounts Payable Specialist

What This Role Is About:

We are looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist - CPA (Certified Public Accountant) for a Property management client of ours.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Skills

Education and Prior Experience

• Minimum: CPA
• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., Coupa preferred)
• Accounts payable team experience using ERP systems

-Accurate invoice entry

-Capital vs expense GL account coding

-Accrual resolution

-Utilizing automation tools to optimize efficiency and accuracy

Technical Proficiency

• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and filters
• Strong understanding of 3-way match process

What causes invoice exceptions

-Exception troubleshooting and resolution

• Understanding reconciliations
• Ability to review vendor accounts receivable statements and take action
• Basic accounting skills (knowledge of accruals, debits and credits)

Hours

• 4:00 AM Manila – 1 hour overlap with east coast

Analytical Thinking

• Uses data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develops KPIs and utilizes dashboards to monitor AP performance

Communication

• Clear and professional in both written and verbal interactions
• Not afraid to use the phone
• Able to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders

Vendor Management

• Skilled in resolving vendor invoice disputes
• Builds strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Regulatory Knowledge

• Familiar with w-9 and ACH requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to financial regulations
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and external standards

Core Characteristics:

Detail-Oriented

• Precision in reviewing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Vigilance in spotting discrepancies, errors or duplication (deep dive)
• Problem solving and issue resolution

Accountability

• Takes ownership of processes and outcomes
• Proactively resolves issues and follows through on commitments
• Sense of urgency
• Reliable

Adaptability

• Responds effectively to changes in systems, regulations, or company priorities
• Embraces automation and digital transformation

Technical Requirements:

• Internet speed minimum 30mbps: Needs to be Wired (Buy a dongle if no LAN port)
• i5 11th Gen or higher
• Windows 11 / MacOS Catalina or higher
• Minimum of 8 GB RAM
• Private and quiet dedicated home office area (no roosters, dogs, childrens noises in the background)
• Back-ups in case of power or internet provider interruptions
• Good headset and webcam (preferably noise-canceling headset)

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive Salary — We offer a competitive salary that reflects the candidate’s experience, skills, and responsibilities.
• Remote Work — This role is 100% remote, allowing flexibility and eliminating daily commute.
• Paid Time Off — Standard leave entitlements (vacation, sick leave, vacation leave) for rest and well-being.
• HMO Coverage — Company-provided HMO plan, offering access to medical services via accredited hospitals and clinics under a Health Maintenance Organization. This helps ensure employees have access to routine checkups, consultations, and coverage for medical care.