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
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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 an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal emp
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, 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
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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Remitly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Maven provides fertility, parenting, and menopause support with a lifetime stipend for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy, alongside paid parental leave. This indicates comprehensive family-building and caregiving coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous or “unlimited” PTO and company wellbeing days are highlighted, with hybrid/remote flexibility policies supporting time away when needed.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, FSAs/HSAs, life and disability insurance, mental health support via Modern Health, and pet insurance create a broad core health and wellbeing foundation.
Remitly Insights
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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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our best work begins in moments when ideas spark, when we are deeply connected, and when we’re moving fast to solve challenging customer problems. These moments shape our culture. Our guidance is to committing to 3 days a week in the office.
