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Plaid

Location:
United States

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90288.00 - 117936.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We enable Plaid’s sustainable growth by providing financial insights and raising capital to invest in our business. The Accounting team's mission is to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong cash flow management, and support the company’s growth with scalable and efficient processes. We focus on optimizing AP processes through automation and data-driven decision-making to enhance accuracy. The AP and T&E team manages company payments by processing vendor invoices (Accounts Payable) and employee travel and business expenses (Travel & Expense). They ensure accuracy, compliance with company policy, and timely disbursement.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain and enforce T&E policies in line with regional regulations and tax requirements
Manage flight and hotel programs
support contract negotiations with procurement and EAs
Oversee corporate card program — issue cards, monitor spend, and handle disputes
Review and process employee expenses for accuracy and policy compliance
Act as T&E point of contact
monitor communication channels
Provide employee support on travel and expense procedures
Continuously improve processes and adapt platform based on feedback and business needs
Collaborate with business and finance teams on budgeting, fund allocation, and program rollout
Receive and review invoices
validate against contracts, terms, and vendor profiles
Assist with International and US payment runs and maintain direct communication with vendors
Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to payment-related inquiries
Work cross-functionally with Procurement and FP&A for coding and data accuracy
Reconcile key AP accounts for close activities and maintain records
Identify process efficiencies
document workflows to support scalable AP operations

Requirements:

3-5 years of experience working in the accounting function
1-4 years of experience managing T&E and AP in a high growth tech company, with a strong understanding of scalable processes, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
Experience with Brex, NetSuite, Bill.com, Ironclad, preferred
Strong understanding of travel and expense policies, processes, and compliance requirements, preferred
Experience communicating finance requirements clearly to non-finance stakeholders, preferred

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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