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Remote director of accounts payable jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed finance teams actively hiring for this role in sectors like software, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include EVgo, Trace3, and Prenuvo. 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 director of accounts payable jobs.
- 7 or more years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including supervisory roles
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Experience managing full-cycle procure-to-pay processes and vendor relationships
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit compliance, and SOX requirements
- Preferred certification such as Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or CPA
Tips for Your Remote Director of Accounts Payable Job Search
Demonstrate async AP leadership upfront
Remote employers want proof you can direct an AP team without daily in-person oversight. Highlight experience running month-end close, managing escalations, and coaching staff entirely through written communication channels like Slack or email in your resume and cover letter.
Show fluency in cloud-based AP systems
Remote AP directors are expected to hit the ground running in distributed tech stacks. Call out your hands-on experience with platforms like NetSuite, Coupa, SAP Concur, or Tipalti, and specify the invoice volumes or entity counts you managed, since remote hiring managers use these details to gauge fit quickly.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of accounts payable openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Prepare for remote-first interview formats
Many distributed finance teams conduct multi-round video interviews and may include an async case study on AP process improvement or vendor payment strategy. Practice delivering concise, structured answers on camera and have specific metrics ready, since remote interviewers rely entirely on what you say and how clearly you say it.
Remote Director of Accounts Payable Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of accounts payable job?
Remote employers hiring for this role screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with cloud-based AP platforms like NetSuite, Coupa, or SAP Concur. Remote-first companies and distributed finance teams want candidates who can manage vendor relationships, oversee AP staff, and close the month without daily check-ins. Demonstrating async leadership experience and familiarity with ERP workflows gives you a clear edge over candidates who haven't worked in distributed environments.
Which companies hire remote director of accounts payables?
Employers currently hiring remote director of accounts payables include EVgo, Trace3, and Prenuvo, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed healthcare organizations, and multi-entity financial services firms make up the largest share of remote openings for this role.
Can you get a remote director of accounts payable job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director-level roles are harder to land without demonstrated leadership because you'll need to manage staff and vendor escalations independently from day one. Candidates who lack formal director experience can strengthen their candidacy by showing quantifiable AP process improvements, experience owning an AP function end-to-end, or prior remote team management. Smaller remote-first companies and startups are more likely to consider candidates stepping into the director level for the first time.
Do you need a degree for remote director of accounts payable jobs?
Not always, but most remote employers at this level expect either a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, a CPA, or a combination of both. What remote hiring managers actually weigh is your ability to own the AP function independently, your ERP proficiency, and a history of measurable results like reduced invoice cycle times or improved vendor payment accuracy. Certifications like the Certified Accounts Payable Professional can substitute for a degree at some companies.
Which industries hire the most remote director of accounts payables?
Remote director of accounts payable roles concentrate in Retail, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed finance teams that process high invoice volumes across multiple entities or geographies, making a remote AP director a natural fit for their operating model.
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