Hire Accounts Payable Specialists
AP specialists keep vendors paid on time and spend under control. Our LATAM AP talent handles high invoice volume with clean documentation.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$74,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$24,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 68%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a accounts payable specialist does
Hire remote accounts payable specialists from Latin America.
- Process vendor invoices and match to POs and receipts
- Run payment batches and manage payment schedules
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain vendor records and W-9 documentation
- Support month-end accruals and AP aging reporting
- Enforce approval workflows and spend policy
Core skills we test for
- Invoice processing
- 3-way match
- Vendor management
- AP aging & accruals
- ERP and AP automation
- Attention to detail
Tools they work in
Hiring accounts payable specialists, answered
How quickly can I hire a accounts payable specialist?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote accounts payable specialist from Latin America cost?
Most of our accounts payable specialists are paid around $24,000 a year, versus roughly $74,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 68% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet accounts payable specialists?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your accounts payable specialist?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.