Accounts Payable Specialist
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
About Whop
Whop is building the next generation of digital commerce a trusted platform where creators communities and entrepreneurs sell digital products memberships and experiences. Whop is enabling online entrepreneurs to monetize their passion and expertise through their fully-integrated platform that allows creators to manage the end-to-end sales cycle from discovery to point of sale. The companys proprietary multi-processor payment system enables instant payouts through traditional and digital channels in 241 territories worldwide.
Founded in 2021 by two co-founders who have been building businesses together since age 13 Whop has received over $50M in funding to date from top investors including Insight Partners and Bain Capital Ventures most recently at a $800M valuation for their series B fundraise. Whop has built a $2 billion GMV (gross merchandise value) business since 2021 - achieving $1B GMV in their first 4 years then $2B GMV in the last 6 months.
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Job Description
Whop is are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of and play a key role in managing the companys accounts payable function.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller you will be a critical part of the team transforming Whops finance function into a disciplined scalable operation. This is an ideal role for a high-potential accountant who possesses exceptional attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced tech-driven environment.
What Youll Do
Core Accounting Operations
- Manage the full accounts payable cycle including invoice entry coding approval routing and payment processing
- Review invoices for accuracy proper documentation and alignment with company policies
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH checks wires) in Ramp
- Assist with expense reports and ensure compliance with expense policies
- Maintain vendor files W-9s and ensure up-to-date records for 1099 processing
- Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals and account reconciliations
- Collaborate with procurement operations and finance teams to resolve invoice or PO issues
- Assist in process improvements and AP automation initiatives
- Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
- Create clear documentation controls and scalable processes to support long-term success
- Act as a strategic partner while permanent AP leadership is being identified and onboarded
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 24 years of AP experience
- Strong understanding of the full AP cycle
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite QuickBooks)
- Ramp experience a plus
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables VLOOKUPs preferred)
- Strong attention to detail accuracy and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
MILESTONE OUTCOMES
- First 90 Days: Take full ownership of the Accounts Payable function; help establish the first accounting infrastructure and month-end close cadence.
The expected salary range for this position is $80000 to $120000 annually with final compensation determined based on experience skills and qualifications.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Whop is your home on the internet. You can discover interesting communities, meet cool people, and even start a business.