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Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

This role manages the full accounts payable and payroll lifecycle for fast-growing AI companies, processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payroll transactions with precision and speed. It sits at the intersection of finance operations and cross-functional collaboration, working closely with procurement, HR, and accounting teams to maintain accurate records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support month-end and year-end closes. What distinguishes this role from general accounting work is its focus on process automation and scalability—specialists in this function identify manual bottlenecks and implement systems-driven solutions to handle high transaction volumes as companies scale. Typically embedded within lean Finance teams at early-to-growth stage AI companies, these roles often expand in scope as organizations expand globally, requiring expertise in multi-entity accounting, international payments, and audit-ready controls.

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Open Jobs22
Companies Hiring16
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Skills

What companies are looking for in this role.

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Processing and executing accounts payable invoices through end-to-end workflows including receipt, coding, approval routing, and payment execution

95%

Reviewing invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, compliance with company policies, and detecting billing discrepancies

90%

Managing payroll processing for multiple employees or countries while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations

90%

Reconciling and validating financial data across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll systems to ensure accuracy

88%

Processing employee reimbursements and managing travel and expense workflows including policy compliance and timely payment

85%

Supporting month-end and year-end close activities including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting preparation

82%

Maintaining detailed knowledge of payroll tax regulations, labor laws, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions

82%

Supporting audit readiness and regulatory compliance by maintaining detailed documentation and preparing audit responses

82%

Designing, documenting, and implementing scalable accounting processes, standard operating procedures, and internal control workflows

80%

Managing multi-country payroll operations including understanding of local tax laws, regulatory compliance, and international payment processing

78%

Analyzing aging reports, payment trends, and financial metrics to identify risks early and optimize cash flow operations

75%

Managing collections activities and accounts receivable processes including follow-up on outstanding invoices and payment tracking

75%

Maintaining vendor relationships including onboarding, record management, dispute resolution, and payment inquiries

75%

Processing international payments across multiple currencies and entities while managing foreign exchange and withholding requirements

72%

Leading and developing team members within accounting or finance functions, providing guidance and ensuring quality work output

70%

Processing and managing equity-related payroll including stock options, restricted stock units, and incentive compensation calculations

68%

Managing vendor card programs and corporate travel platforms including policy design, spend controls, and monitoring

65%

Handling merger and acquisition activities including final payroll processing, tax account closures, and payroll system integration

60%
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Identifying and implementing process automation opportunities and system improvements to reduce manual effort and enhance efficiency

80%

Using artificial intelligence and automation technologies to streamline accounting workflows and improve accuracy

65%
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Collaborating cross-functionally with Human Resources, Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate data and smooth processes

88%

Providing exceptional customer service to employees and vendors by resolving inquiries promptly and maintaining strong communication

85%

Coordinating with external payroll vendors and service providers to ensure service level agreements are met and quality standards maintained

75%

Building scalable operational infrastructure and establishing foundational processes in rapidly growing organizations

70%

Creating and maintaining employee-facing resources, knowledge bases, and self-service tools to improve transparency and reduce inquiry volume

65%
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Technology

The tools and technologies that define this role.

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Pythonlow
SQLlow
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NetSuitemoderate
ADPlow
Aribalow
Bill.comlow
Expensifylow
HiBoblow
Oraclelow
Power BIlow
QuickBookslow
Ramplow
SAPlow
Tableaulow
Workdaylow
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Excelmoderate
Microsoft Teamslow
Slacklow
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ERP systemsvery high
AP automationhigh
Automation toolshigh
HRIShigh
PTP systemshigh
Collection toolsmoderate
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Open Jobs

22 open Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist jobs across 16 companies.

OpenAI6d
US Payroll Operations
San Francisco·Finance
MongoDB1w
Global Payroll Transformation Senior Manager
Austin; United States·Finance
MongoDB1w
Senior Specialist, APAC Payroll
Gurugram·Finance
Figure AI2w
Accounts Payable Specialist
San Jose, CA·Finance
Decagon2w
Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager
San Francisco·Finance
Snorkel AI2w
Payroll, Global Payroll & Compliance Manager
Redwood City, CA (Hybrid); San Francisco, CA (Hybrid); United States (Remote)·Finance
fal4w
AR Specialist
San Francisco·Finance
Nscale1mo
Travel and Expense Specialist
Poland·Finance
MongoDB1mo
Payroll Specialist
Dublin·Finance
Helsing1mo
Accounts Payable Lead
Munich·Finance
Nscale1mo
Accounts Payable Analyst – PTP
Poland·Finance
Notion1mo
Accounts Payable Manager
San Francisco, California·Finance
Legora1mo
Global Payroll Specialist
Stockholm HQ·Finance
Harvey1mo
Accounts Payable Manager, Dublin
Dublin·Finance
Nscale2mo
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst - P2P
Norway·Finance
Lambda2mo
Accounts Payable Accountant
San Jose Office (First St)·Finance
Legora2mo
Accounts Payable Manager - Global
New York City·Finance
Glean2mo
Senior Payroll Analyst (4 PM – 1 AM IST Shift)
Bangalore, India·Finance
Mistral AI2mo
Accounts Payable Manager
Paris·Finance
Scale AI2mo
Travel & Expense Manager
Mexico City, MX·Finance