Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

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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. We're searching for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join Remitly's Finance team, reporting to our AP Lead under the Accounting Operations function. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual contributor with a bias for action who is excited by the opportunity to make a big impact in a fast-paced and dynamically growing company. You will: ● Perform payments processing for Global vendors, Disbursements, Customer Refunds, Taxes, and Reimbursements. ● Ensure payables are paid in a timely and accurate manner across multiple subsidiaries in multiple currencies while adhering to departmental procedures. ● Prepare and submit weekly summary of Payment Registers to the Treasury department for cash forecasting purposes. ● Assist in responding to inquiries received from both internal and external stakeholders pertaining to payment-related matters. ● Conduct comprehensive cash account reconciliations by meticulously comparing incoming and outgoing cash transactions from various bank portals with the corresponding accounting records. ● Participate in month-end close tasks, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting activities. ● Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (BSRs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. ● Take responsibility for setting individual goals and managing the scope of work with minimal supervision. ● Work independently with significant freedom while collaborating with cross-functional teams. ● Identify and implement process improvements, manage small to medium projects, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. ● Make sound, independent decisions, proactively solve problems, and suggest innovative solutions that enhance financial operations and team efficiency. ● Perform other duties as assigned to support the Global AP Team and organizational objectives. You have: - You have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance - 5+ years of professional experience in an accounts payable specialist role - Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system is a plus - Experience with various payment methods a plus - Strong analytical skills - Great attention to details - Proficiency in Excel - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

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