Senior Accountant

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist ( Remote)

Location: Remote (Must work CST or MST hours)

Pay Rate: $28–$34hr (based on experience)

Duration: 3-month contract ( strong potential for extension and permanent conversion)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (aligned to CST/MST business hours)

Founded in 2012 by two Stanford professors, our client’s mission is to provide anyone, anywhere access to world-class learning. Today, the company is a leading global online learning platform serving millions of learners and thousands of institutions worldwide

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily AP operations within a fast-paced, collaborative finance environment. This is not a transactional-only role — the ideal candidate will have a strong end-to-end understanding of Accounts Payable , including how their work impacts financials, reporting, and compliance. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable , with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and strong communication with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices across global entities, ensuring accurate coding, compliance, and alignment with contracts
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies
• Manage vendor onboarding , maintaining accurate and compliant vendor records (W-9s, documentation, etc.)
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries , communicating effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support month-end close activities , including accruals for unapproved invoices and data gathering
• Assist with 1099 processing and tax-related compliance , partnering with the Tax team (WHT exposure a plus)
• Manage shared inbox / ticketing system, responding to vendor and stakeholder inquiries in a timely manner
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
• Ensure accuracy and ownership across all AP processes — not just execution, but understanding impact to financials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3–8 years of Accounts Payable experience for a global company
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes (not just task-based execution)
• Takes full ownership of AP processes vs. just following steps
• Experience processing ~400–500 invoices/month
• Knowledge of US GAAP principles
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Coupa
• Experience with Excel (advanced functions preferred)
• Experience managing vendor relationships and onboarding
• Exposure to month-end close processes , including accruals
• Experience handling expense reports and policy compliance
• Experience with 1099 processing and tax support
• Familiarity with ticketing systems or shared inbox management (e.g., ServiceNow or similar)
• Exposure to AI tools or automation initiatives
• Must be able to work CST or MST hours
• Bonus: Experience with Workday Expenses
• Experience to work independently and cross-functionally across multiple time zones

What Success Looks Like

• Understands how work impacts financial statements and reporting
• Communicates clearly and proactively with vendors and stakeholders
• Maintains accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all tasks

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.