Accounts Payable Lead

Job Description:

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Lead for the Operations Integrity Pillar within the Global Accounts Payable (AP) team who will oversee critical operational functions, focusing on process automation, reporting, compliance, and issue resolution. This role will be instrumental in driving process efficiency, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring adherence to policies and controls across the AP function. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. People Management

• Lead, mentor, and support the Global AP Operations Integrity team members.

• Set performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture across global locations.

• Communicate team goals, drive alignment with AP leadership, and ensure efficient resource allocation.

2. AP Escalations

• Manage AP support channels (mailbox and Slack), resolving inquiries from internal stakeholders and vendors.

• Act as a point of contact for vendor issues and invoice discrepancies; coordinate timely resolution of open payables with global AP teams.

3. Accounting and Audit Support

• Review team members' work to ensure accurate coding and proper documentation of journal entries.

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, flux (variance) analyses, and vendor setup reviews.

• Provide audit requests and supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Enforce compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies.

4. Projects, Reporting, and Administration

• Lead AP automation and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.

• Collaborate with AP, IT and stakeholders to implement tools; train team members and document new workflows.

• Develop and distribute monthly KPI and ad-hoc reports; streamline reporting processes and maintain a centralized report repository.

• Coordinate special projects and support AP-related administrative tasks.

• Organize and coordinate in-person activities and events for the Global AP Team at the Seattle Head Office as needed.

• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for all assigned projects and tasks to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Global AP Team and organizational objectives.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable roles, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, AP processes, and internal controls.

• 1+ years of experience in a leadership or people management role.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs).

• Experience with reporting and automation tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or similar platforms.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across departments and functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is preferred.

• Experience with AP software such as Coupa, NetSuite, or similar systems is a plus.

• Prior experience working in a global or multi-location finance team is strongly preferred.

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Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $100,000 - $115,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

Our Benefits:

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education and travel benefits

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