Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Philippines - Fully Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Assistant to support our finance team in managing high-volume invoice processing, vendor communications, statement reconciliation, and payment preparation. The ideal candidate can manage competing priorities, resolve discrepancies promptly, and maintain accurate financial records while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
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Accounts Payable Inbox Management: Monitor and organize the AP email inbox, respond to inquiries, and route requests to the appropriate team members.
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Invoice Processing: Enter, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and supporting documentation.
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Payment Run Support: Assist with Tuesday and Friday payment runs by reviewing outstanding invoices, verifying due dates, identifying applicable discounts, and ensuring eligible invoices are selected for payment.
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Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Request and review monthly vendor statements, compare them against internal records, and investigate outstanding balances or discrepancies.
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Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate differences between purchase orders, vendor invoices, and statements, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.
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Vendor Communication: Respond professionally and accurately to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account discrepancies.
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Cross-Functional Coordination: Communicate regularly with AP associates and sales team members to ensure timely follow-ups and accurate information sharing.
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Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date accounts payable records.
Qualifications
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1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a related finance or accounting role.
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Strong attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy in high-volume data entry or transaction processing.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills for handling vendor and internal inquiries.
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Basic understanding of invoice matching, payment terms, due dates, and discrepancy resolution.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
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Ability to learn accounting systems and internal procedures quickly.
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Reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup for remote work.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience using NetSuite or another ERP or accounting system.
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Experience reconciling vendor statements and investigating invoice discrepancies.
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Familiarity with purchase orders, payment terms, early payment discounts, and payment runs.
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Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
What Success Looks Like
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Accurate and timely invoice entry with consistently low error rates.
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Vendor statements and invoice discrepancies are followed up on and resolved promptly.
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Payment runs include the appropriate invoices based on due dates and applicable discounts.
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Vendor and internal inquiries receive clear, timely, and accurate responses.
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AP records remain organized, and deadlines are consistently met.
If you are organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working with high volumes of financial transactions, we encourage you to apply.
1-2 years accounts payable or related experience; strong attention to detail; Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook); reliable internet and home office; ability to learn accounting systems quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- processing invoices
- reconciling statements
- communicating with vendors
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, NetSuite, ERP
Job Details
- Category: Finance and Accounting
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Philippines
- Languages: English
About Restaurant Supply
A restaurant supply company with a finance team supporting high-volume invoice processing. — Industry: Retail and Wholesale