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San Francisco , CA

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Remote

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Contract

San Francisco, CA

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Remote

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Contract

Job ID 76243|Posted Sep 16, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a fast-paced finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist supporting both U.S. and international vendors in a remote role aligned to Pacific Time. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of AP processes, strengthen operational controls, and help improve workflows in a growing technology environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end vendor invoice processing, including validation of vendor details, coding, tax treatment, and purchase order matching
  • Monitor the AP inbox and route invoices through the appropriate system in a timely manner
  • Respond to vendor questions and help ensure inquiries are handled within service timelines
  • Support internal controls by following established procedures and identifying discrepancies or potential risks
  • Document current workflows and look for ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
  • Review billing statements and follow up with vendors to resolve outstanding issues
  • Contribute to special projects, analysis, and other ad hoc finance tasks as needed

Skills

  • 7+ years of experience processing accounts payable invoices across the U.S. and at least one international market
  • Accounting background
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Experience working with confidential information and maintaining a high level of discretion
  • Clear communication skills with a customer-service mindset
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners such as finance, accounting, tax, legal, and IT
  • Comfort working independently and adapting to ambiguity
  • Educational background in accounting or a related field

Preferred Skills

  • Experience at a high-growth technology company
  • Background improving AP processes and building workflows that scale
  • Familiarity with AP automation tools such as OCR, RPA, or e-invoicing solutions
  • Experience with Workday and Zip HQ
  • Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Experience supporting complex infrastructure-related invoices, including cloud, data center, networking, and hardware spend
  • Strong process improvement mindset and interest in using AI tools to streamline work
  • Team-oriented approach and comfort working in a collaborative environment

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can do their best work. We value different perspectives, experiences, and approaches, and we encourage candidates who share that commitment to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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