Accounts Payable Specialist

Today, we live in a world where everything has become convenient. Now you can get a ride anywhere, buy anything, answer any question with just a couple clicks on your phone. Convenience isn’t a luxury, it’s an expectation.

So why not renting? It’s still a chore to get utilities set up, buy renters insurance, get air filters changed, handle pest control, and more.

That’s why we’ve built the world’s first Resident Experience Platform that makes resident onboarding, resident services, and ancillary revenue effortless for property managers.

We’re passionate about turning friction into triple win experiences for residents, property managers, and investors. That way renting can be easy and rewarding for everyone.

And now you can join us. Apply today to join 200+ passionate, creative people who strive to make a difference each day so residents, property managers, and investors all win..

About the Role
Second Nature is building a high-integrity finance function that supports the company’s growth while upholding accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. We’re looking for a detail-driven Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with 2–4 years of accounts payable experience in a fast-paced startup organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting email inbox and translate vendor communications into daily invoice entry in Bill.com.
• Own daily AP processes.
• Review and process 15–25 vendor bills weekly, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Review Brex card transactions for receipts & GL coding.
• Journal entries for weekly bank activity, i.e. sales tax
• Review Bill.com quarterly for vendor W-9s.
• Maintain and update vendor records in Bill.com, including quarterly W-9 compliance checks.
• Assist other team members as needed, cross train with cash applications.
• Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with internal teams and communicate with vendors regarding payments, documentation, and AP processes.
• Handle and protect highly confidential financial information with the utmost discretion.

Key Competencies
 

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

• Catches errors.
• Flags inconsistencies.
• Enters data with a high degree of precision.
   

Analytical Thinking

• Goes beyond surface-level checks to understand patterns, exceptions, or red flags in transactions.

Tech Savvy

• Comfortable navigating accounting platforms and digital tools; can adapt quickly to new systems.

Confidentiality & Integrity

• Exercises sound judgment and handles sensitive financial information responsibly.

Communication

• Professional and proactive communicator with internal teams and vendors.

Initiative & Accountability

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through consistently.

Process-Oriented

• Thrives in structured workflows and contributes to ongoing improvements.

Tools You’ll Use

Bill.com – Invoice entry, approvals, vendor management, and W-9 tracking

Brex – Corporate card transaction reviews, receipt matching, GL coding

NetSuite – General ledger, journal entries, and reporting

Google Workspace, Slack, and internal ticketing systems

About you

• 2+ years experience in accounts payable/data entry
• Analytical, accurate and organized 
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Experience handling sensitive financial information 
• Familiarity with Bill.com, Brex, NetSuite (or similar tools)

30, 60, 90-Day Success Metrics

30 Days:
Trained on systems: Bill.com, Brex, and NetSuite
Comfortable navigating the accounting inbox
Enters daily invoices accurately and meets AP deadlines
Reviews Brex card transactions weekly
Begins learning vendor communication protocol

60 Days:
Independently manages daily AP entries
Processes weekly vendor bills reporting
Performs weekly journal entries and reconciliations for bank activity
Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in invoice matching and GL coding
Maintains W-9 records and begins handling vendor outreach
 

90 Days:
Fully owns AP workflow from invoice to reporting
Contributes to month-end close tasks independently
Identifies and resolves AP discrepancies without supervision
Cross-trained in cash applications
Provides suggestions for process or system improvements

We get it. Requirements can sometimes hold people back from applying to a job, but don’t let that be the case here. If you believe you have the skills it takes to elevate this role, team, and company, we encourage you to apply for this role.
 

Our Core Values

• Pirate Ship; not a cruise ship. Bias towards action.
• Massive Growth takes massive growth. We embrace challenges to increase our impact.
• Grow the Pie. We focus on results so our customers & their customers win. Triple Win!
• Purple Heart. We put the team before ourselves.
• Extreme Ownership. See something? Say something; right the ship to get us back on course.
• Be a moment maker. We aim to shatter the status quo.

AI Innovation

We’re thrilled about the transformative potential of AI innovation and its ability to drive progress at Second Nature. As we continue to explore and integrate AI into our workflows, we’re eager to learn how you’ve embraced and implemented AI in your professional journey.  In the interview process, we look forward to hearing about your experiences and exploring how we can collectively leverage AI technology to accelerate our growth.

REMOTE WORK STATEMENT

This position is a remote-first, work from home position. Second Nature is committed to creating a culture and workplace where remote work fosters collaboration and connections and is a key part of our company story and success. To be successful in a remote work role at Second Nature you must:

• Be available during your scheduled working hours and give your full attention to the completion of your Second Nature job duties
• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free environment in which to complete your work
• Have access to your own reliable high-speed internet connection
• Attend our bi-annual in-person company meetings (Second Nature will reimburse the cost of your business travel per company guidelines)
  
   

WHY SECOND NATURE?

• Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; 401K Plan
• Location: Work Remotely from anywhere in the US
• Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days
• The Product: Beyond the awards and 5-star reviews… our clients and customers love what they can do with a fully managed RBP
• Diverse, Inclusive Culture: We embrace employees from all backgrounds with openness and respect
• Training: A supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential
• Growth: The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing startup that’s designing and developing an exciting category
  
   

Second Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We take action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees and to provide employees with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law.