Senior AP Specialist
Remitly
Manila, Phillippines
Full-Time
Competitive
HybridSenior
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.About the Role:
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 payment processing for global vendors, disbursements, customer refunds, taxes, and reimbursements.
• Ensure payables are processed accurately and on time across multiple subsidiaries and currencies while adhering to departmental procedures.
• Prepare and submit weekly Payment Register summaries to the Treasury team for cash forecasting purposes.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding payment related matters.
• Conduct cash account reconciliations by comparing incoming and outgoing bank transactions with accounting records.
• Support month end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting tasks.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (BSRs) to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Set individual goals and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Work independently 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 decisions, proactively solve problems, and recommend solutions that improve financial operations and team efficiency.
• 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
• At least 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable Specialist role
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is an advantage
• Experience handling various payment methods is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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Work Location: Greenfield, Mandaluyong City
Our Benefits:
Rice Allowance
Transportation Allowance
Paid Vacation
Medical, Dental & Vision
Accident and Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
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 emp
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.