Accounts Payable Manager

Whatnot

Accounts Payable Manager overseeing end-to-end AP functions and team management for a livestream shopping platform. Ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full accounts payable cycle — from purchase order and invoice receipt through approval, payment, and reconciliation.
Manage and mentor a small team of AP associates. You’ll provide guidance, prioritization support, and performance feedback.
Enforce Whatnot's purchase policy, ensuring all vendor spend is properly authorized via Zip, contracts are executed via Ironclad, and documentation standards are met. Partner with Finance and Legal to address compliance gaps.
Oversee payment runs (ACH, wire, check) across US and international entities, ensuring proper segregation of duties and approval controls are in place. Identify and mitigate fraud risk in payment workflows.
Own AP close activities including accruals, vendor statement reconciliations, and aged payables review. Ensure completeness and accuracy of AP balances across all entities for month-end reporting.
Optimize AP workflows in NetSuite and Zip, identifying automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Lead or contribute to system implementations or upgrades as the company scales.
Support AP processes across US and international entities (UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany), including multi-currency payments, VAT considerations, and compliance with local payment practices.
Maintain audit-ready AP documentation, support external auditors with AP-related requests, and contribute to the development of internal controls aligned with SOX or equivalent frameworks.
Partner with FP&A on cash flow forecasting, with Legal on contract and vendor onboarding requirements, and with business stakeholders to ensure spend is appropriately budgeted and coded.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience in accounts payable or accounting roles, including at least 1 year managing teams or leading an AP function
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA a plus but not required)
Strong proficiency in NetSuite (required) and procurement/AP tools such as Zip, Coupa, or similar
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations; international AP exposure a strong plus
Deep understanding of AP internal controls, payment fraud prevention, and segregation of duties
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong communication skills and can work effectively with vendors, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive in solving problems and improving processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payablefinancial reconciliationaccrualsmulti-currency paymentspayment fraud preventioninternal controlsvendor statement reconciliationscash flow forecastingbudgetingperformance feedback

Soft Skills

mentoringattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingproactiveability to manage prioritiesteam leadershipcollaborationstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCPA