Accounts Payable Specialist (Latin America) - 61131216386

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Remote - Open to candidates in Latin America Only

Working hours: U.S. Eastern, 9am - 5pm

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting overall accounting operations. This role ensures timely and precise bookkeeping, assists in financial reporting, and helps maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, sales, and payments
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process accounts payable
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with payroll processing and related documentation
• Gather data and inputs for financial reporting, tax, budgeting and other activities
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records and documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams, external auditors, and tax consultants on regular deliverables including weekly AP runs and purchase orders
• Identify discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and recommend process improvements

Qualifications

• Proven 3-5 years of experience in a direct position
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com, Xero, NetSuite, or similar)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Ramp or Brex Powered Accounting Software - We use Brex

To move forward successfully share the following to Sammy@somewhere.com :

• A short cover letter:

1.  Explaining why you would be a strong fit for the role. Use this as an opportunity to pitch yourself directly to the client by highlighting your relevant experience, achievements, and motivation for applying.
2. Include the reasons for leaving your last 3 roles and share your long-term career plans. We value long-term commitment and want to ensure a stable, mutually beneficial working relationship going forward.
3. What is your current and expected monthly salary in USD?
4. What is your notice period ?

• An updated CV. Ensure it highlights your key skills and experience you have relevant to the role.
• A video introduction link where you introduce yourself and summarize your experience and key achievements. You don’t need to mention the specific role you are applying for—keep it general by highlighting your background, expertise, and what you can bring to your next role. Use Google Drive and ensure that the link is unrestricted, public and does not expire. Ensure your full name or contact details are not visible on this public link.

Tips for a professional, well-presented video:

• Record in a quiet, well-lit space 
• Dress professionally, as you would for an interview.
• Do not read from a script 
• Ensure your device is fixed and stable
• Here are some examples should you need it: https://www.youtube.com/@somewheredotcom/shorts