Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (Finance)

TL;DR

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (Finance): Managing the end-to-end flow of funds for a U.S.-based client with an accent on high-volume invoice processing, reconciliation, and financial record accuracy. Focus on maintaining audit-ready documentation, resolving billing discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards.

Location: Must be based in South Africa and available to work U.S. business hours.

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment partner facilitating remote accounting and finance operations roles for growing U.S.-based businesses.

What you will do

• Process 20–50 vendor invoices and 30–100 customer invoices weekly.
• Manage ACH, wire transfers, and credit card payments while maintaining AR aging reports.
• Reconcile AR/AP subledgers with the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly financial reports including cash collections and disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards for all financial documentation.
• Collaborate with sales and procurement teams to resolve billing and vendor setup issues.

Requirements

• Must be based in South Africa.
• Must be available to work U.S. business hours.
• 2+ years of experience in AR/AP, bookkeeping, or accounting support.
• Proficiency in at least one accounting system: QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Xero.
• Intermediate skills in Excel or Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume financial transactions.

Nice to have

• Experience with Bill.com or Tipalti.
• Background in SaaS, real estate, or professional services.
• Experience with ERP migration or accounting automation.
• Multi-currency AR/AP experience.

Culture & Benefits

• High ownership over financial operations with structured workflows.
• Opportunity to grow into senior accounting or finance operations roles.
• Exposure to modern accounting systems and ERP tools.
• Fully remote work environment.

Hiring process

• Initial phone screen and recruiter interview.
• Practical task involving reconciliation or AR aging scenarios.
• Client interview followed by offer and background verification.