Accounts Payable Analyst

Summary

Join Oyster, a global employment platform, as their Accounts Payable Analyst. This fully remote position, requiring you to be within +3 / -3 UTC, involves managing end-to-end accounts payable processes for external payroll vendors. You will ensure timely and accurate invoice recording in NetSuite, resolve discrepancies, and streamline financial workflows. The role demands collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance financial operations. This is an opportunity to contribute to process improvements, introduce automation, and participate in cross-functional projects within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will report directly to the Accounts Payable manager and have the chance to significantly impact global financial process management.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an Accounts Payable accountant role, with direct responsibility for financial processing and reconciliation
• Formal accounting education or related qualification preferred, with demonstrated professional competency in financial management principles
• Proven proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with advanced skills in NetSuite specifically, and comprehensive expertise in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced functionality in Google Sheets and Excel
• Documented track record of delivering high-quality results in high-growth, high-volume, and globally distributed Accounts Payable environments
• Exceptional communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in written formats
• Substantive experience in technological innovation within Accounts Payable processes, with a demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Demonstrated capability in maintaining detail-oriented and highly structured working methodologies, with a systematic approach to financial management
• Proven capacity to be self-motivated, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and taking independent initiative
• A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one)
• Fluent English language skills

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve Accounts Payable (AP) discrepancies, including addressing vendor queries and ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Support the Business Process Outsourcer (BPO) to process invoices accurately, fully, and promptly in NetSuite whilst ensuring adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Manage the AP mailbox, AP communication channels to make sure all financial communications are skillfully handled, clearly documented, and accurately tracked
• Execute invoice processing and approval in NetSuite as required
• Perform systematic and regular reconciliations of AP accounts within NetSuite, identifying and investigating financial discrepancies with precision and thoroughness
• Collaborate with Treasury and accounting teams to facilitate timely and accurate payment processing
• Complete month-end AP closing activities
• Maintain and update vendor master data in NetSuite, ensuring ongoing accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in and contribute to internal and cross-functional projects aimed at improving and automating AP processes, demonstrating initiative in process optimization
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive AP documentation and training materials that support organizational knowledge management and operational efficiency
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, promoting effective communication, collaborative problem-solving, and timely issue resolution

Preferred Qualifications

Prior payroll processing experience is considered advantageous and will be viewed favorably during the selection process

Benefits

• Work from anywhere: Oyster is a borderless, HQ-less company. As long as your work gets done on time, your team has the support they need, and you're authorized to work where you live, the world is truly your Oyster
• Paid time off: We’re all about taking breaks—we all need it. Oyster provides employees with 40 days off each year, which includes public/bank holidays and vacation/holiday leave (unless your country mandates more)
• Mental health support: We consider your mental health a top priority. We offer access to Plumm , a mental well-being service, to support your mental health
• Wellbeing allowance: Each month, Oyster will top up your ThanksBen wallet with a wellbeing allowance. You can get pretty much anything that your heart desires! ThanksBen offers a wide array of options for spending your wellbeing allowance
• Flexible parental leave: Families are created in lots of different ways. Our parental leave policy applies to all employees who are becoming parents, regardless of how they become a parent. Oysters are eligible for a minimum of three months of paid parental leave and your job will be held for 12 months (or longer if required by local jurisdiction)
• WFH stipend: Stipend to spend on your laptop and any other equipment you need for your home office; we'll get you up and running in no time!