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Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Location

South Africa

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Pavago

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist Remote South Africa Overview Description Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (AR/AP) – Remote QuickBooks | NetSuite | SAP | Xero | Bookkeeping Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role We’re hiring for our client, a growing U.S.-based company, seeking an Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (AR/AP) to own the day-to-day flow of money in and out of the business. This is a high-impact, execution-driven accounting and finance operations role where accuracy, speed, organization, and follow-through are critical. You will: - Process invoices and payments - Manage collections and vendor payments - Maintain clean, audit-ready financial records - Support reconciliation and month-end accounting workflows If you’re detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling high transaction volumes in fast-paced environments, this role could be a strong fit. What You’ll Own Accounts Payable (AP) - Process 20–50 vendor invoices weekly - Enter invoices into: - QuickBooks - NetSuite - Xero - SAP - Schedule payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checks - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies - Manage employee reimbursements and credit card reconciliations Accounts Receivable (AR) - Generate and send 30–100 customer invoices weekly - Post incoming payments: - ACH - Wire - Credit card - Checks - Maintain AR aging reports and track overdue balances - Follow up on collections and payment timelines - Manage deferred and unearned revenue adjustments Reconciliation & Reporting - Reconcile AR/AP subledgers with the general ledger - Match transactions with bank records - Prepare weekly financial reports including: - Cash collections - Disbursements - Outstanding balances Compliance & Controls - Maintain vendor and customer documentation including W-9s and contracts - Ensure compliance with: - GAAP - IFRS - Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with procurement teams on vendor setup - Partner with sales and operations teams to resolve billing issues - Support accounting teams during month-end close processes What Makes You a Strong Fit - You are highly detail-oriented and catch errors others miss - You are comfortable managing high-volume financial transactions - You communicate professionally with vendors and customers - You are organized, structured, and process-driven - You can balance speed and accuracy effectively - You take ownership of your work and follow through consistently Requirements (Must-Have) - 2+ years of experience in: - Accounts Receivable - Accounts Payable - Bookkeeping - Accounting support - Experience with at least one: - QuickBooks - NetSuite - SAP - Xero - Intermediate Excel or Google Sheets skills: - VLOOKUP - Pivot Tables - Familiarity with: - Invoicing workflows - Payment processing - Reconciliations - AR/AP operations Nice to Have - Multi-currency AR/AP experience - Experience with: - Bill.com - Tipalti - Background in: - SaaS - Real estate - Professional services - ERP migration or accounting automation experience What a Typical Day Looks Like - Process vendor invoices and customer payments - Send invoices and follow up on overdue balances - Reconcile transactions and resolve discrepancies - Coordinate with internal teams on billing and vendor issues - Update reports and maintain accurate financial records In short: you ensure every dollar moving in and out of the business is tracked, accurate, and processed on time. Key Metrics (KPIs) - Invoice accuracy with less than 1% error rate - On-time AP payments (Net 30/45/60) - AR collections within target DSO - Timely reconciliations for month-end close - 100% audit-ready documentation Why This Role Stands Out - High ownership over financial operations - Structured workflows and clear processes - Opportunity to grow into: - Senior Accounting - Finance Operations - Exposure to modern accounting systems and ERP tools Apply Now If you thrive in structured, detail-heavy roles and take pride in maintaining clean, accurate financial records, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-responsibility AR/AP role.

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