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Remote accounts payable lead jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like software, financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce, where distributed finance teams need experienced leads who can close the books without being in the office. Employers hiring remotely right now include EVgo, Trace3, and Iterable. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Specialist
New Leaf Solutions | Sacramento, CA
Full-Time | $30.00–$36.00 per hour | Benefits | Potential Remote Flexibility
Company Overview
New Leaf Solutions is a growing, mission-driven organization providing comprehensive money management, Representative Payee, and financial support services to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout California.
We help individuals manage their financial resources, meet essential needs, access services, and achieve greater financial stability and independence.
In addition to our Representative Payee services, New Leaf Solutions operates two specialized programs:
- Poppy FMS: Our Financial Management Services program supporting individuals and families who participate in California's regional center service system.
- Academy Benefits Consulting: Our benefits counseling program helping individuals and families navigate Social Security benefits, financial eligibility, and related public benefit programs.
We combine compassionate service with innovative technology and efficient financial systems to improve the way financial support services are delivered.
About the Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Specialist with formal accounting education or certification and practical experience in financial operations.
Initially, this position will focus primarily on reviewing, entering, verifying, and processing bills and payments from client trust accounts within our Representative Payee program.
As New Leaf Solutions continues to modernize and automate its financial processes, the position will evolve toward financial monitoring, reporting, exception management, problem-solving, and operational oversight.
The successful candidate will also have opportunities to support financial and administrative operations across Poppy FMS and Academy Benefits Consulting, gaining exposure to multiple programs and contributing to their continued growth.
This position works under the direction of our Special Projects Manager and collaborates with our accounting, program operations, and management teams.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Client Financial Processing
- Review, verify, enter, and process client invoices, bills, and payment requests.
- Perform high-volume financial data entry with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure payments are properly authorized, documented, and assigned to the appropriate client accounts.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, duplicate transactions, and outstanding balances.
- Utilize accounting software, spreadsheets, and automated payment tools to process and monitor transactions.
- Assist with account reconciliation, transaction verification, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Apply fundamental accounting principles, including debits and credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and general ledger concepts.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with established financial procedures and internal controls.
Financial Monitoring, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Review financial reports and transaction data to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, trends, and potential problems.
- Monitor automated accounts payable processes and investigate transactions requiring additional review.
- Analyze financial data using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and other analytical tools.
- Support the implementation, testing, and improvement of automated bill payment systems.
- Assist in developing financial reporting tools, quality assurance procedures, and operational controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across financial operations.
- Collaborate with management to troubleshoot problems and recommend process improvements.
Cross-Program Financial & Operational Support
As experience and proficiency develop, this position will have opportunities to support additional operations and special projects, including:
- Poppy FMS: Assist with financial transaction monitoring, processing and reconciliation of housing statements, payment tracking, and related program financial activities.
- Academy Benefits Consulting: Provide financial and administrative operations support, including billing assistance, financial reporting, recordkeeping, and other program-related projects.
- Regional Center Electronic Billing: Assist with electronic billing submissions, accounts receivable monitoring, payment reconciliation, and resolution of billing discrepancies with California regional centers.
- Banking & Reconciliation: Support backup reconciliation procedures, Positive Pay processes, transaction research, and financial controls.
- Unclaimed Property: Assist with research, documentation, reconciliation, and processing of unclaimed property matters.
- Special Projects & Program Oversight: Collaborate with the Special Projects Manager on operational improvements, financial initiatives, and monitoring assigned processes across New Leaf Solutions' programs.
Required Qualifications
Formal Accounting Education or Certification
Candidates must possess at least one of the following:
- Completed certificate in accounting or bookkeeping from an accredited educational institution.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Recognized professional accounting or bookkeeping certification.
Professional Experience & Skills
- Minimum two years of professional experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting support, or financial operations.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial recordkeeping, and account reconciliation.
- Experience processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, spreadsheet analysis, and lookup functions.
- Experience using accounting software or financial management systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to investigate financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Three or more years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience.
- Experience processing high volumes of accounts payable transactions.
- Experience with trust accounts, client funds, or nonprofit financial operations.
- Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
- Experience with bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, or Positive Pay.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or comparable systems.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and financial data analysis.
- Experience with financial automation, reporting tools, or operational process improvement.
- Familiarity with California regional centers, disability services, government billing, or Financial Management Services programs.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, values accuracy, and takes pride in solving problems for an organzization with a mission to help people.
Our ideal candidate is comfortable with detailed, repetitive financial processing but also has the curiosity and analytical ability to understand the larger systems behind the work.
You'll be successful in this position if you:
- Have strong accounting fundamentals and enjoy applying them to practical financial operations.
- Are meticulous about financial accuracy and take ownership of resolving discrepancies.
- Can independently investigate problems rather than simply identifying them.
- Are comfortable learning new financial software and adapting to technology.
- Recognize opportunities to improve processes and reduce errors.
- Are interested in supporting multiple programs and developing a broader understanding of business operations.
- Are motivated to grow professionally and take on additional responsibilities over time.
- Enjoy contributing to an organization whose services make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
You do not need prior experience with California regional centers or our specific programs. We're looking for someone with strong accounting skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the desire to grow.
Work Location & Remote Flexibility
This position is initially based at our Sacramento office to support hands-on training, collaboration, and familiarity with our financial systems and operational procedures.
New Leaf Solutions offers the potential for remote work flexibility once established experience and competency expectations have been met.
Employees who demonstrate proficiency, consistent accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently may become eligible to work from an approved remote location.
Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, information security requirements, and continued satisfactory performance. Periodic in-office attendance may be required.
We value accountability, results, and the ability to work effectively, whether in the office or from an approved remote location.
Compensation & Benefits
- $30.00–$36.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Full-time employment.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Potential for approved remote work flexibility.
- Professional development and opportunities to expand responsibilities.
- Collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven work environment.
Professional Growth & Career Development
This position offers an opportunity to develop beyond traditional accounts payable responsibilities.
As New Leaf Solutions continues implementing automated financial systems, the position is expected to evolve from hands-on transaction processing into financial monitoring, operational analysis, exception management, and specialized program support.
The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop expertise across our Representative Payee services, Poppy FMS, and Academy Benefits Consulting programs.
Over time, the position may assume greater responsibility for monitoring assigned financial processes, coordinating operational improvements, and supporting specialized financial programs and projects under the direction of the Special Projects Manager.
We are looking for someone who wants to grow with our organization and help shape the future of our financial operations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
- May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
We are extremely proud of our diverse team and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pay: $29.02 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-site gym
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- accounting credential or certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Specialist
New Leaf Solutions | Sacramento, CA
Full-Time | $30.00–$36.00 per hour | Benefits | Potential Remote Flexibility
Company Overview
New Leaf Solutions is a growing, mission-driven organization providing comprehensive money management, Representative Payee, and financial support services to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout California.
We help individuals manage their financial resources, meet essential needs, access services, and achieve greater financial stability and independence.
In addition to our Representative Payee services, New Leaf Solutions operates two specialized programs:
- Poppy FMS: Our Financial Management Services program supporting individuals and families who participate in California's regional center service system.
- Academy Benefits Consulting: Our benefits counseling program helping individuals and families navigate Social Security benefits, financial eligibility, and related public benefit programs.
We combine compassionate service with innovative technology and efficient financial systems to improve the way financial support services are delivered.
About the Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Specialist with formal accounting education or certification and practical experience in financial operations.
Initially, this position will focus primarily on reviewing, entering, verifying, and processing bills and payments from client trust accounts within our Representative Payee program.
As New Leaf Solutions continues to modernize and automate its financial processes, the position will evolve toward financial monitoring, reporting, exception management, problem-solving, and operational oversight.
The successful candidate will also have opportunities to support financial and administrative operations across Poppy FMS and Academy Benefits Consulting, gaining exposure to multiple programs and contributing to their continued growth.
This position works under the direction of our Special Projects Manager and collaborates with our accounting, program operations, and management teams.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Client Financial Processing
- Review, verify, enter, and process client invoices, bills, and payment requests.
- Perform high-volume financial data entry with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure payments are properly authorized, documented, and assigned to the appropriate client accounts.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, duplicate transactions, and outstanding balances.
- Utilize accounting software, spreadsheets, and automated payment tools to process and monitor transactions.
- Assist with account reconciliation, transaction verification, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Apply fundamental accounting principles, including debits and credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and general ledger concepts.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with established financial procedures and internal controls.
Financial Monitoring, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Review financial reports and transaction data to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, trends, and potential problems.
- Monitor automated accounts payable processes and investigate transactions requiring additional review.
- Analyze financial data using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and other analytical tools.
- Support the implementation, testing, and improvement of automated bill payment systems.
- Assist in developing financial reporting tools, quality assurance procedures, and operational controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across financial operations.
- Collaborate with management to troubleshoot problems and recommend process improvements.
Cross-Program Financial & Operational Support
As experience and proficiency develop, this position will have opportunities to support additional operations and special projects, including:
- Poppy FMS: Assist with financial transaction monitoring, processing and reconciliation of housing statements, payment tracking, and related program financial activities.
- Academy Benefits Consulting: Provide financial and administrative operations support, including billing assistance, financial reporting, recordkeeping, and other program-related projects.
- Regional Center Electronic Billing: Assist with electronic billing submissions, accounts receivable monitoring, payment reconciliation, and resolution of billing discrepancies with California regional centers.
- Banking & Reconciliation: Support backup reconciliation procedures, Positive Pay processes, transaction research, and financial controls.
- Unclaimed Property: Assist with research, documentation, reconciliation, and processing of unclaimed property matters.
- Special Projects & Program Oversight: Collaborate with the Special Projects Manager on operational improvements, financial initiatives, and monitoring assigned processes across New Leaf Solutions' programs.
Required Qualifications
Formal Accounting Education or Certification
Candidates must possess at least one of the following:
- Completed certificate in accounting or bookkeeping from an accredited educational institution.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Recognized professional accounting or bookkeeping certification.
Professional Experience & Skills
- Minimum two years of professional experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting support, or financial operations.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial recordkeeping, and account reconciliation.
- Experience processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, spreadsheet analysis, and lookup functions.
- Experience using accounting software or financial management systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to investigate financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Three or more years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience.
- Experience processing high volumes of accounts payable transactions.
- Experience with trust accounts, client funds, or nonprofit financial operations.
- Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
- Experience with bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, or Positive Pay.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or comparable systems.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and financial data analysis.
- Experience with financial automation, reporting tools, or operational process improvement.
- Familiarity with California regional centers, disability services, government billing, or Financial Management Services programs.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, values accuracy, and takes pride in solving problems for an organzization with a mission to help people.
Our ideal candidate is comfortable with detailed, repetitive financial processing but also has the curiosity and analytical ability to understand the larger systems behind the work.
You'll be successful in this position if you:
- Have strong accounting fundamentals and enjoy applying them to practical financial operations.
- Are meticulous about financial accuracy and take ownership of resolving discrepancies.
- Can independently investigate problems rather than simply identifying them.
- Are comfortable learning new financial software and adapting to technology.
- Recognize opportunities to improve processes and reduce errors.
- Are interested in supporting multiple programs and developing a broader understanding of business operations.
- Are motivated to grow professionally and take on additional responsibilities over time.
- Enjoy contributing to an organization whose services make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
You do not need prior experience with California regional centers or our specific programs. We're looking for someone with strong accounting skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the desire to grow.
Work Location & Remote Flexibility
This position is initially based at our Sacramento office to support hands-on training, collaboration, and familiarity with our financial systems and operational procedures.
New Leaf Solutions offers the potential for remote work flexibility once established experience and competency expectations have been met.
Employees who demonstrate proficiency, consistent accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently may become eligible to work from an approved remote location.
Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, information security requirements, and continued satisfactory performance. Periodic in-office attendance may be required.
We value accountability, results, and the ability to work effectively, whether in the office or from an approved remote location.
Compensation & Benefits
- $30.00–$36.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Full-time employment.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Potential for approved remote work flexibility.
- Professional development and opportunities to expand responsibilities.
- Collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven work environment.
Professional Growth & Career Development
This position offers an opportunity to develop beyond traditional accounts payable responsibilities.
As New Leaf Solutions continues implementing automated financial systems, the position is expected to evolve from hands-on transaction processing into financial monitoring, operational analysis, exception management, and specialized program support.
The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop expertise across our Representative Payee services, Poppy FMS, and Academy Benefits Consulting programs.
Over time, the position may assume greater responsibility for monitoring assigned financial processes, coordinating operational improvements, and supporting specialized financial programs and projects under the direction of the Special Projects Manager.
We are looking for someone who wants to grow with our organization and help shape the future of our financial operations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
- May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
We are extremely proud of our diverse team and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pay: $29.02 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-site gym
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- accounting credential or certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote accounts payable lead jobs.
- Three to five years of accounts payable experience with at least one year in a lead or supervisory role
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience managing full-cycle AP including invoice coding, three-way matching, and payment runs
- Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and AP reconciliation processes
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Familiarity with 1099 reporting, sales tax compliance, and vendor master data management
Tips for Your Remote Accounts Payable Lead Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote accounts payable lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your remote AP stack upfront
List every cloud-based tool you use to manage the full AP cycle, NetSuite, Coupa, Bill.com, Tipalti, and similar platforms, in a dedicated skills section. Remote hiring managers filter on these before reading anything else.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote accounts payable leads spend most of their day resolving invoice disputes, escalating vendor issues, and briefing controllers in writing. A cover letter or work sample that shows clear, concise written communication signals you can operate without in-person check-ins.
Highlight close ownership in your work history
Remote employers want leads who own the monthly close independently, not just contributors who assist. For each role, state what you closed, the size of the AP ledger you managed, and what you improved, without waiting to be asked in an interview.
Remote Accounts Payable Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote accounts payable lead job?
Target remote-first technology companies, SaaS businesses, and distributed healthcare organizations, which regularly hire accounts payable leads who never come into an office. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with cloud-based ERP and AP automation tools like NetSuite, Coupa, or Bill.com. Candidates who can demonstrate month-end close ownership, vendor management, and process improvement without hand-holding stand out in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote accounts payable leads?
Employers currently hiring remote accounts payable leads include EVgo, Trace3, and Iterable, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed healthcare systems, and high-growth e-commerce companies are especially active in hiring accounts payable leads who operate fully from home.
Can you get a remote accounts payable lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote accounts payable lead roles are harder to land without experience because you're expected to manage workflows and junior staff independently from day one. Your strongest path in is through smaller remote-first companies or startups where the AP function is still being built. Showing proficiency with cloud AP tools, a clean record of invoice accuracy, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing can substitute for years on a resume.
Do you need a degree for remote accounts payable lead jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about hands-on AP experience, proficiency with ERP systems, and a demonstrated ability to lead a close cycle than a formal degree. An associate's degree in accounting or business helps with competitive openings, but candidates who can show real results, like reduced processing times or error rates, regularly get hired without a four-year credential.
Which industries hire the most remote accounts payable leads?
Most remote accounts payable lead openings sit in Retail, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed finance teams and need accounts payable leads who can manage vendor relationships and reporting cycles entirely through digital workflows.
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