Hire a AP / AR Specialist
Hire offshore AP / AR Specialists to keep invoices, payments, and collections moving cleanly while you reclaim time and cost.
Zero risk. You only pay if you hire.
What a AP / AR Specialist can do for your business
A clear scope so you know exactly what to delegate from day one.
Accounts payable
- ·Process vendor invoices and match to POs
- ·Schedule and run payment runs
- ·Maintain vendor records and W-9/W-8 documentation
Accounts receivable
- ·Generate and send customer invoices
- ·Run collections follow-up and aging reviews
- ·Apply cash receipts and resolve disputes
Reconciliation
- ·Reconcile AP, AR, and credit card balances
- ·Support month-end close and reporting
- ·Document SOPs and exception handling
The AP / AR Specialist role, in detail
The day-to-day responsibilities and the qualifications we screen for, so your shortlist arrives ready to interview.
You can use this directly as a job description, or share it with us as a starting point.
Tasks
- 01Process and code vendor invoices
- 02Run weekly and bi-weekly payment runs
- 03Maintain vendor records and tax documentation
- 04Generate and send customer invoices
- 05Run aging reviews and collections follow-up
- 06Apply cash receipts to correct invoices
- 07Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers
- 08Support month-end close
- 09Document AP/AR SOPs
Qualifications
- Prior AP, AR, or accounting operations experience
- ERP experience (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Sage, SAP)
- Strong Excel and reconciliation discipline
- Excellent English communication, written and spoken
- Detail-oriented with consistent accuracy
- Comfort with payment platforms (Bill.com, Ramp, Brex)
- Ability to overlap with U.S. business hours
- Process-driven and SLA-oriented
Top countries for hiring a AP / AR Specialist
Fast, supported, and flexible. We help you hire top global talent without the usual complexity, matched to the region that fits your role and time zone best.
Recommended pick
Philippines
Filipino AP/AR Specialists bring deep BPO experience supporting U.S. companies, with strong process discipline and ERP fluency.
The Philippines has a deep AP/AR talent pool with experience supporting U.S. and global companies, strong English, and structured BPO process discipline.
- Vetted in-region recruiters
- 30-day fit guarantee
Latin America
LatAm AP/AR Specialists overlap with U.S. hours and bring strong vendor-facing English and Spanish, ideal for cross-border invoicing and collections.
South Africa
South African AP/AR Specialists deliver consultative English and structured process discipline, well-suited to mid-market and complex AP workflows.
How much can you save hiring a AP / AR Specialist?
TalentArm helps companies hire skilled offshore talent for up to 75% less, reducing payroll cost while improving accuracy, consistency, and operational quality, so your leadership can focus on growth.
Cost efficiency. Operational clarity. Focus where it counts.
*Salary figures are estimates based on industry data and may vary. This tool is for informational purposes only and not a binding salary guide.
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Average savings
$40K
vs. an equivalent U.S. hire (annual)
Cost reduction by level
- Junior64%
- Mid-level63%
- Senior64%
We recommend Philippines for this role
The Philippines has a deep AP/AR talent pool with experience supporting U.S. and global companies, strong English, and structured BPO process discipline.
Junior
- US
- $48K
- LatAm
- $19K
- South Africa
- $17K
Mid-level
- US
- $65K
- LatAm
- $26K
- South Africa
- $24K
Senior
- US
- $88K
- LatAm
- $35K
- South Africa
- $32K
How TalentArm helps you hire top global talent
A predictable, supported hiring motion, designed to feel as simple as adding a seat to your team.
- Avg. time to hire
- 21 days
- Guarantee period
- 30 days
- 01
Book a call & start hiring
Tell us what roles you're hiring for on a quick intro call. We'll align on countries, salary ranges, and skill needs, then start your search. You only pay if you hire.
- 02
Meet talent & get matched fast
Our recruiters source and vet candidates from our global talent pools. You provide input and we zero in on the right fit, whether that's the Philippines, Latin America, or South Africa.
- 03
Interview candidates & make the hire
We send shortlisted candidates for you to interview and collect feedback after each round. We'll help with offer letters, onboarding, and compliance so you can hire confidently.
- 04
Ongoing support to help you scale
As your team grows, we help you scale efficiently while typically saving 60-80% on payroll vs U.S. hires. Need a new role or region? We'll source and deliver more top candidates.
- 05
Hire globally, strategically
We've placed talent across 18+ countries, from developers in Eastern Europe to accountants in South Africa, support teams in the Philippines, and sales reps in Latin America.
Hiring a AP / AR Specialist, answered
The questions we hear most when teams start sourcing this role. Still stuck? Use the form below or book a quick call.
- What AP/AR tools do they know?
- Common stacks include QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Bill.com, Ramp, Brex, and Stripe. We match candidates to your specific tools.
- Can they handle both AP and AR?
- Yes. Most candidates can run both functions, especially for SMB and mid-market workloads.
- How does payment work?
- There's zero risk to start. You only pay TalentArm a placement fee once you hire. The candidate is paid directly by you once they start.
- What if my hire isn't a fit?
- If the hire is not a fit within the first 30 days, TalentArm will coach, correct, replace, or run a replacement search at no additional cost — depending on whether you use Direct Hire or Hire on Demand.
Ready to hire your next AP / AR Specialist?
Share a few details and we'll scope the search, align on salary, and start sourcing vetted candidates — you only pay when you hire.
18+
Countries in our talent network
Top 1%
Vetting bar for every placement
30 days
Fit guarantee
60–80%
Typical payroll savings vs. U.S. hires