Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Remote (Global)

Salary Range: 1500 - 2000 USD/month

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and U.S.-based businesses, connecting candidates from regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a growing U.S.-based organization seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support a high-volume finance operation. The company values ownership, accuracy, continuous improvement, and proactive communication while investing in scalable financial processes and modern technology.

Position Overview:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing high-volume invoice processing, maintaining vendor relationships, resolving payment discrepancies, and supporting month-end accounting activities. This role requires someone who takes ownership of their assigned workload, communicates effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders, and proactively resolves issues with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment issues independently.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances.
• Support month-end close activities, including accrual preparation.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely invoice approvals.
• Adapt to evolving systems, automation tools, and process improvements.
• Assist with management of the shared AP inbox as responsibilities expand.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and invoice lifecycle.
• Experience coding invoices and reconciling vendor statements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities independently with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working during U.S. business hours.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience using NetSuite.
• Experience working with OCR or AP automation platforms.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or system transitions.
• Previous experience supporting U.S.-based companies.
• Long-term experience in stable Accounts Payable roles.