Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable & Payments

About the role

A US-based travel marketplace that connects creators and community leaders with local tour operators worldwide is hiring a Staff Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper focused on accounts payable and payments. The position is fully remote for candidates living in Latin America, reporting to the Accounting Manager and working closely with the VP of Finance. After initial training and handoff, the role expands to payment preparation for hosts and tour operators, and may grow into accounts receivable and revenue reconciliations through 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Process and code vendor bills and contractor payments in Ramp and NetSuite, and reconcile Ramp and payment-platform activity with NetSuite each month
• Keep bank-feed transactions accurate and up to date, and prepare and submit insurance manifests for upcoming trips
• Prepare payment batches for hosts and tour operators, including international and multi-currency payments, and reconcile prepaid balances monthly
• Respond to routine payment inquiries and escalate discrepancies and payment exceptions promptly, following documented approval procedures
• Prepare payroll journal entries from the payroll provider's reports and support month-end close and annual audits
• Maintain accounting procedures and gradually take on accounts receivable and revenue reconciliation

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping or staff accounting
• Hands-on experience preparing vendor payments and performing account reconciliations
• Strong written and spoken English, able to communicate professionally with vendors and partners
• Attention to detail, organizational skills and sound judgment when spotting discrepancies
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and work independently

Required skills

• NetSuite is strongly preferred; QuickBooks, Xero or Sage Intacct experience is also relevant
• Nice to have: NetSuite vendor bills and payments, international/multi-currency payments, Ramp or similar spend-management platforms, and an accounting degree or progress toward a professional qualification

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) with core hours overlapping 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Candidates need a secure remote setup, a confidentiality agreement and a background check. Applications must be in English, and a short Loom video presentation is encouraged.