Convergent Research

Accounts Payable Manager – AP Manager

Convergent Research

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $73,000 - $104,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage the full AP cycle across multiple entities — invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payment execution, and reconciliation — with minimal oversight
  • Maintain vendor master data and ensure documentation (W-9/W-8, contracts, purchase orders) is complete and audit-ready
  • Enforce internal controls and approval thresholds in accordance with company policy and procurement guidelines, including three-way match where applicable
  • Execute payment runs accurately and on schedule, coordinating with the Finance Team on timing of significant disbursements
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and billing disputes, resolving issues independently and professionally
  • Reconcile vendor statements and manage AP aging proactively
  • Own AP close activities — including accruals, aging review, and balance sheet reconciliations — and deliver on time each month
  • Support external audits with organized, complete documentation and direct auditor engagement on AP-related inquiries
  • Manage 1099 preparation and filing; support VAT coding as applicable across our UK entities
  • Ensure records are maintained in accordance with retention policies and regulatory requirements
  • As the day-to-day operator, you'll often be the first to spot friction or gaps — flag and escalate these so the right improvements can be made
  • Support the rollout and adoption of spend management tools (Ramp and others as we grow) as directed by your manager, providing on-the-ground feedback on what's working and what isn't
  • Maintain AP policy documentation and procedure guides across all entities we support, flagging when updates are needed

Requirements

  • A seasoned AP professional — you've owned an AP function before and know what "good" looks like at every stage of the cycle
  • Highly independent — you can identify what needs to be done, prioritize it, and execute without close supervision
  • Detail-oriented and accurate, with a strong sense of ownership over your work and a low tolerance for errors slipping through
  • Comfortable working with high volumes of transactions without sacrificing quality
  • A clear communicator — both written and verbal — who can handle vendor disputes, internal inquiries, and audit requests with equal professionalism
  • Organized and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and building process where it doesn't yet exist
  • Proficient in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel and experienced with tools like Ramp, Payhawk, QuickBooks, and Ironclad; you pick up new systems quickly
  • A team player who is proactive about surfacing issues and proposing solutions before they become problems
Benefits
  • A rare chance to build institutional architecture for frontier science and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
  • Competitive Salary: The salary range for this role is $73,000-$104,000.
  • Up to a 6% 401k match because future-you deserves comfort
  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance—majority of options are fully covered for you and your dependents. Stay healthy, my friend
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance, as well as voluntary supplemental insurance options
  • 19 holidays (including a full week off at the end of the year—yes, we enforce it)
  • 3 weeks PTO with tenure increases, with separate allotments for sick and parental leave
  • Generous fertility benefits and childcare reimbursement—because tiny humans are a big deal
  • Education and professional development benefits
  • Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities (treat yourself to climbing shoes or Calm.com—no judgment)
  • 3x/year offsite team retreats and additional opportunities to meet your teammates in person
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice codingpayment executionreconciliationvendor managementaudit support1099 preparationVAT codingfinancial reportingthree-way match
Soft Skills
independencedetail-orientedcommunicationorganizationproblem-solvingtime managementproactivityadaptabilityownershipprofessionalism