How a Vapor Devices Company Hired an Accounts Payable Accountant for $1,700 a Month

Our client, a company that sells vape cartridges and batteries for cannabis extracts, was looking for a professional with experience in remote work to collaborate and extend his knowledge in the accounting department of the company.
Nicolas, a Colombian accountant with 3 years in accounts payable, has been a perfect fit for the company. Want to know how Nicolas's teamwork skills translated into a satisfied client? Read on.

What does the client’s business do?

Our client designs, manufactures, and sells vape cartridges and batteries for cannabis extracts. Their cartridges are known for their consistent flavor delivery and avoidance of overheating. 

They offer a variety of cartridge styles including glass, ceramic, and plastic with the most aesthetically pleasing designs.

What were the requirements?

To thrive in this position, the candidate should possess:

  • 3-5 years of experience successfully managing accounts payable and general ledger functions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure clarity with vendors and colleagues.
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus, but strong experience is a proven alternative.
  • Excel proficiency to leverage accounting formulas and functions for efficient data analysis.
  • The ability to work independently in a remote environment, demonstrating self-discipline and exceptional time management.
  • Top-notch organization skills to maintain accurate records and streamline processes.

All this took us to Nicolás.

What were the responsibilities?

The main responsibilities when he started were:

Ensuring accurate and timely payments to suppliers through meticulous account setup, invoice verification and efficient processing in the accounting software.

Maintaining strong vendor relationships by resolving disputes, handling inquiries and maintaining up-to-date records.

Statement reconciliation, assisting with month end close and generating reports for detailed financial analysis.

Support compliance by managing documentation and facilitating audits.

What was the candidate’s background?

Nicolas had 3 years of experience in the same position, also remotely. 

In his career he had developed technical skills to understand basic accounting principles such as accounting cycle, account coding and bank reconciliation. In addition to having a solid in-depth knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP or Oracle to process invoices, make payments and generate reports.

In his first month on the job he had already demonstrated his ability to meticulously review invoices and documents for accuracy and detect any discrepancies. And his ability to identify and troubleshoot issues related to missing invoices, purchase order discrepancies or duplicate payments.

His background and experience working remotely allowed her to do an excellent job from the comfort of her home in Colombia. 

How did they find their last candidate?

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