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Accounts Payable Specialist; Remote

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: RecruiterForge
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Payable Clerk, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Accounts Payable Specialist (Remote)

Support accounts payable operations across multiple international entities, ensuring accurate invoice coding, timely payments, and complete reconciliations. This position involves independently resolving discrepancies, maintaining vendor information, supporting accounting close activities, and improving AP processes.

Daily responsibilities
  • Manage the AP inbox, entering or acting on invoices within 24 business hours of receipt and keeping the inbox clear daily except during heavy close periods.
  • Serve as the primary internal and external contact for accounts payable matters.
  • Enter, classify, code, and verify vendor invoices in AP and procurement systems across multiple international entities.
  • Onboard vendors and maintain accurate W9 forms, addresses, banking details, and payment terms.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Monitor AP activity to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Review work before submission, correct errors, and check prior work for similar issues.
  • Communicate proactively with spend owners and vendors, including early updates on roadblocks.
  • Document process changes and exceptions to maintain continuity.
  • Reconcile the AP ledger and related accounts to ensure bills and payments are properly recorded.
  • Own W9 collection and assist with year-end 1099 preparation and submission.
  • Support quarterly VAT reclaims for subsidiaries, internal and external audits, and the rollout of systems affecting accounts payable.
What you'll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 3-4 years of experience in accounts payable, finance, or accounting.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with close attention to detail.
  • Ability to troubleshoot independently, ask clarifying questions, and propose solutions.
  • Consistent follow‑through, accountability, and independent review of work before submission.
  • Interest in learning, collaborating with others, and improving established processes.
Preferred experience
  • Experience at a cloud software company.
  • Experience with , Expensify, Ramp, Flo Qast, Omnea, and Net Suite.
  • Employer contributions toward healthcare.
  • Company stock options for every new team member.
  • Flexible time off in the United States.
  • $500 home office setup allowance for remote employees.
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