Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.

We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Global AP Team, focused on invoice processing. This role is responsible for processing US, Global, and Israel invoices in Coupa, preparing payment registers, supporting month-end close, and contributing to tax filings, balance sheet reconciliations, and process improvements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

You Will:

Invoice Processing & Payments

• Take primary responsibility for processing US, Global, and Israel invoices in Coupa, as well as invoices for other subsidiaries assigned by the AP Lead, ensuring proper coding of GL accounts, department allocations, and amortization schedules.
• Review purchase requisitions prior to conversion into purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental procedures.
• Prepare and review weekly payment registers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure vendor payables are processed in compliance with departmental procedures, with accuracy and timeliness.

Vendor & Stakeholder Support

• Troubleshoot vendor-related issues, including payable setup and payment discrepancies.
• Support the AP Lead by maintaining the AP inbox and responding to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues with open payables, collaborating closely with AP team members in Manila, Managua, and Seattle.

Month-End Close & Accounting

• Contribute to month-end close activities, ensuring all invoices are properly posted in the correct accounting period with complete documentation.
• Post adjusting journal entries promptly for issues identified by both Accounts Payable and Corporate Accounting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (BSRs) to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare monthly and quarterly tax filings (e.g., BIR filings), as applicable by jurisdiction.
• Uphold internal controls and ensure consistency across the procure-to-pay process, in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Ways of Working

• Identify and implement process improvements; manage small to medium-sized projects.
• Exercise sound judgment, proactively solve problems, and recommend solutions to improve financial operations and team efficiency.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, setting individual goals and managing workload, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Global AP Team and organizational objectives.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Proficient in processing invoices across multiple currencies and subsidiaries.
• Extensive experience handling and processing invoices in the global setting.
• Experience and knowledge about proper application of Philippine VAT and Withholding Tax (WHT).
• Familiarity with NetSuite, Coupa, or similar ERP systems (experience with AI-driven invoice processing is a plus).
• Proven ability to initiate and implement process improvements using AI tools; Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.