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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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Accounts Payable ManagerSr. Payroll ManagerHead of Travel & ExpenseTravel & Expense Manager
Open Jobs27
Companies Hiring17
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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

27 open Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist jobs across 17 companies.

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Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable
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Working Student Finance/Accounting
Berlin Office·Finance
Nscale2d
Travel and Expense Specialist
Poland·Finance
CHAOS Industries2d
Payroll Clerk
El Segundo, California, United States·Finance
Harvey3d
Global Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Dublin·Finance
Crusoe1w
Senior Manager, Accounts Payable
Denver, CO - US·Finance
Clay2w
Financial Operations
San Francisco·Finance
EliseAI2w
Accounts Payable Specialist
New York City·Finance
Anthropic2w
Director of Payroll
San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA·Finance
Gong3w
Senior Bookkeeper - Global AP Team Lead
Tel Aviv·Finance
PhysicsX3w
Finance Assistant
London, United Kingdom·Finance
Gong4w
Collections Specialist
Austin | Chicago | New York City | Salt Lake City | San Francisco·Finance
Nscale4w
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst – PTP
Houston·Finance
Nscale4w
Senior Analyst – PO Desk
Houston·Finance
DeepL1mo
Senior Financial Analyst | P2P
London·Finance
PhysicsX1mo
Global Payroll Manager
New York, United States·Finance
Nscale1mo
Payroll Analyst - International
EMEA; London·Finance
Databricks1mo
Senior Payroll Accountant
Bengaluru, India·Finance
Databricks1mo
Manager, Payroll Accounting
Bengaluru, India·Finance