Accounts Payable Lead (Remote Philippines )

Reporting to the Assistant Controller of Accounting, the Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of all accounts payable activities, managing the account payable month-end close process and scheduling of various bank transactions.
(hours- some overlap with EDT/ US time zone)

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of all accounts payable activities
  • Manage and process accounts payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner in Tipalti
  • Ensure all invoices are properly authorized, coded, and recorded
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Manage the weekly payment run with the Controller
  • Maintain master vendor listing
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Manage the 1099 reporting process
• Manage the account payable month-end close process including accruals, allocations, account analysis, and GL reconciliations
  • Monthly AP Aging Reconciliation
  • Monitor and resolve all items over 60 days on the AP Aging report.
  • Analyze recurring and month payments for accruals
• Manage the funding and account balances in the foreign bank accounts for international entities. Ensure that sufficient funds are available for payroll and disbursement needs.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to create efficiencies within the AP team, including process automations
• Design and establish client service standards, including cross team communications and escalation procedures
• Assist with external audit requests
• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc reports
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong experience with online AP platforms (bill.com, Tipalti, Concur, Ramp)
• Strong time-management skills and ability to handle conflicting priorities
• Professional communication to internal and external customers
• Must be able to meet rigid deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 7 years of experience in account payable role

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Client-provided location(s): Manila, Philippines

Job ID: cofense-ACCOU002068

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-25T19:30:51