Description

At Pearster, we are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to lead and improve our client's procurement and accounts payable processes.

This client is a prominent US-based company in the blockchain industry, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-evolving tech landscape.

In this role, you will manage vendor relationships, oversee invoice and payment workflows, support financial reporting, and help transition from manual processes to automated systems. You’ll work closely with the Finance team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all purchasing and payment activities. This is a fully remote position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys building scalable financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and accounts payable processes, including invoices, payments, vendor onboarding, and purchase orders.
• Ensure accurate financial records through tracking, coding, and documentation.
• Support vendor contract negotiations and cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve workflow delays and communicate with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Assist with audits, month-end close, accruals, and compliance tasks (e.g. 1099s).
• Mentor junior team members and improve financial processes.
• Oversee travel and expense management, including reimbursements and policy compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement, Accounts Payable, and/or General Accounting.
• Experience working in a lean startup environment with a small Finance Team (fewer than 5 people).
• Proficiency with manual processes and demonstrated ability to identify and implement automation opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end procure-to-pay operations, including
  purchase orders, payments, month-close activities, and account reconciliations.
• Experience as a workflow expediter, with demonstrated ability to resolve stalled approval processes.
• Strong understanding of technical accounting concepts, particularly in prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Experience with procurement processes, including contract review and vendor negotiations.
• Experience with tax reporting requirements, including 1099 filings. Technical Systems
• Advanced skills in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience transitioning from manual processes to automated systems.
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP systems required; administrator experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of modern spend management platforms (e.g., Ramp) and procurement systems (e.g., Zip).
• Track record of optimizing financial processes through technology.
• Experience integrating and maintaining financial systems.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong strategic and analytical thinker with attention to detail, able to streamline financial processes and manage projects effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Collaborative and self-driven professional with experience in cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder management, and creating structure amidst ambiguity.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement as a contractor.
• Competitive salary in USD.
• 10 paid time off (PTO) days per year.
• 100% company-covered international certifications.
• Access to coworking spaces.
• English classes.
• Engaging team-building activities.
• Personalized gifts.
• Welcome kit.
• Referral programs.