# Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

> Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-04

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### **Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (AR/AP) – Remote | QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP**

**Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote  
**Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours

### **About the Role**

We’re hiring an **AR/AP Specialist** to own the **day-to-day flow of money in and out of the business**.

This is a **high-impact, execution-driven role** where accuracy, speed, and organization matter.

You will:

-   Process invoices and payments
-   Manage collections and vendor payments
-   Maintain clean, audit-ready financial records

**If you’re detail-obsessed and comfortable handling high transaction volumes — this role is built for you.**

### **What You’ll Own**

### **Accounts Payable (AP)**

-   Process **20–50 vendor invoices per week**
-   Enter invoices into:

-   QuickBooks
-   NetSuite
-   Xero
-   SAP

-   Schedule payments (ACH, wire, checks)
-   Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
-   Manage reimbursements and credit card reconciliations

### **Accounts Receivable (AR)**

-   Generate and send **30–100 customer invoices weekly**
-   Post payments (ACH, wire, credit card, checks)
-   Maintain AR aging reports and track overdue balances
-   Follow up on collections and negotiate payment timelines
-   Manage deferred/unearned revenue adjustments

### **Reconciliation & Reporting**

-   Reconcile AR/AP subledgers to the general ledger
-   Match transactions with bank records
-   Prepare weekly reports:

-   Cash collections
-   Disbursements
-   Outstanding balances

### **Compliance & Controls**

-   Maintain vendor/customer documentation (W-9s, contracts)
-   Ensure compliance with:

-   GAAP
-   IFRS

-   Keep **audit-ready financial records** at all times

### **Cross-Functional Collaboration**

-   Work with procurement on vendor setup
-   Partner with sales to resolve billing issues
-   Support accounting team during month-end close

### **What Makes You a Strong Fit**

-   Highly detail-oriented (you catch errors others miss)
-   Comfortable handling high-volume transactions
-   Strong communicator with vendors and customers
-   Organized, structured, and process-driven
-   Able to balance **speed + accuracy**

### **Requirements (Must-Have)**

-   2+ years experience in:

-   Accounts Receivable
-   Accounts Payable
-   Bookkeeping

-   Experience with at least one:

-   QuickBooks / NetSuite / SAP / Xero

-   Intermediate Excel / Google Sheets:

-   VLOOKUP
-   Pivot Tables

-   Familiarity with invoicing, payments, and reconciliation workflows

### **Nice to Have**

-   Multi-currency AR/AP experience
-   Experience with:

-   Bill.com
-   Tipalti

-   Experience in SaaS, real estate, or professional services
-   ERP migration or 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 teams on billing and vendor issues
-   Update reports and maintain clean financial records

**In short:**  
You ensure **every dollar in and out is tracked, accurate, and on time.**

### **Key Metrics (KPIs)**

-   Invoice accuracy: **<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
-   Clear processes and structured workflows
-   Opportunity to grow into:

-   Senior Accounting
-   Finance Operations

-   Exposure to modern accounting tools and systems

### **Interview Process**

-   Initial Phone Screen
-   Recruiter Interview
-   Practical Task (reconciliation / AR aging scenario)
-   Client Interview
-   Offer & Background Verification

### **Apply Now**

If you’re someone who thrives in **structured, detail-heavy roles** and takes pride in **clean, accurate financials**, this is a strong opportunity to step into a **high-responsibility AR/AP role**.

## Apply

[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/4C6B64BD9C/apply)

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