Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

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Managua, NIC
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
We provide trusted digital financial services to our customers and recipients in over 170 countries across the globe.
The Role
Process global vendor payments, disbursements, refunds, taxes and reimbursements; ensure timely multi-currency payments; prepare payment registers for treasury; reconcile cash accounts and balance sheets; support month-end close, journal entries and accruals; respond to payment inquiries; drive process improvements and manage small projects.
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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.
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 payments processing for Global vendors, Disbursements, Customer Refunds, Taxes, and Reimbursements.
● Ensure payables are paid in a timely and accurate manner across multiple subsidiaries in multiple currencies while adhering to departmental procedures.
● Prepare and submit weekly summary of Payment Registers to the Treasury department for cash forecasting purposes.
● Assist in responding to inquiries received from both internal and external stakeholders pertaining to payment-related matters.
● Conduct comprehensive cash account reconciliations by meticulously comparing incoming and outgoing cash transactions from various bank portals with the corresponding accounting records.
● Participate in month-end close tasks, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting activities.
● Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (BSRs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
● Take responsibility for setting individual goals and managing the scope of work with minimal supervision.
● Work independently with significant freedom 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, independent decisions, proactively solve problems, and suggest innovative solutions that enhance financial operations and team efficiency.
● Perform other duties as assigned to support the Global AP Team and organizational objectives.
You have:
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance
• 5+ years of professional experience in an accounts payable specialist role
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system is a plus
• Experience with various payment methods a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Great attention to details
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

Our Benefits:

  • In Site Subsidized Meals

  • Transportation

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

  • Private Life Insurance

  • On site Clinic and Remitly Doctor

  • Continuous learning tools & certification programs

  • Two consecutive days off

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 an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance
  • 5+ years of professional experience in an accounts payable specialist role
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
  • Experience with various payment methods
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Great attention to details
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

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Remitly Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Maven support for fertility, parenting, and menopause alongside a lifetime stipend for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy and paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks) signal strong family-forming and caregiving benefits. These offerings extend beyond standard coverage to address diverse family needs.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Modern Health access for therapy/coaching, an employee assistance program, commuter support (ORCA), and onsite amenities indicate robust everyday wellbeing support. Learning perks such as Coursera access and a continuing‑education or mission travel stipend further enhance overall lifestyle value.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity participation and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan provide ownership opportunities as part of total rewards. This structure supports long‑term alignment through accessible equity participation.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
2,800 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Since 2011, Remitly has been tirelessly delivering on our promises to our customers sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are incredibly proud to have served millions of customers globally. We strive daily to meet our promise to our customers by building peace of mind into everything we do. Join over 2,700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.

Why Work With Us

We are united through our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. We accomplish our vision by relentlessly focusing on culture via our cultural values. That starts with putting customers at the center of everything we do, and includes investing in the growth & development of our team.

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