Senior AP Specialist

Job Description: At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward. We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. About the Role: We're searching for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join Remitly's Finance team, reporting to our AP Lead under the Accounting Operations function. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual contributor with a bias for action who is excited by the opportunity to make a big impact in a fast-paced and dynamically growing Company. You Will: • Perform payment processing for global vendors, disbursements, customer refunds, taxes, and reimbursements. • Ensure payables are processed accurately and on time across multiple subsidiaries and currencies while adhering to departmental procedures. • Prepare and submit weekly Payment Register summaries to the Treasury team for cash forecasting purposes. • Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding payment related matters. • Conduct cash account reconciliations by comparing incoming and outgoing bank transactions with accounting records. • Support month end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting tasks. • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (BSRs) to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Set individual goals and manage workload with minimal supervision. • Work independently while collaborating with cross functional teams. • Identify and implement process improvements, manage small to medium projects, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. • Make sound decisions, proactively solve problems, and recommend solutions that improve financial operations and team efficiency. • Perform other duties as assigned to support the Global AP Team and organizational objectives. You Have: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field • At least 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable Specialist role • Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is an advantage • Experience handling various payment methods is a plus • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • High attention to detail • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills #LI-Hybrid Work Location: Greenfield, Mandaluyong City Our Benefits: Rice Allowance Transportation Allowance Paid Vacation Medical, Dental & Vision Accident and Life Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most. Remitly is a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world. Remitly helps immigrants send money home in a safe, reliable and transparent manner. Its digitally-native, cross-border remittance app eliminates the long wait times, complexities and fees typical of traditional remittance processes. Building on its strong foundation, Remitly is expanding its suite of products to further its mission and transform financial services for immigrants all around the world. Search For Jobs Click here to find additional opportunities at Remitly!