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How a Chemical Supplier and Distributor Hired an Accounts Payables Specialist for $1,300/ month

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Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do? 

They are a full-service chemical supplier and distributor, providing supply chain solutions for chemicals, minerals, and other raw materials. Their offered solutions include sales & product management, sourcing, and logistics management. Our client takes pride in their commitment to delivering the best customer service to their wide range of clientele. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

The company was looking for an Accounts Payables Specialist who will help with their day-to-day operations in terms of finance and accounting. Upon assessing a handful of potential candidates, Somewhere recommended hiring Flor. 

As their Accounts Payables Specialist, Flor does the following tasks:

  • Code and post accounts payable invoices
  • Reconcile vendor statements and address vendor inquiries
  • Manage issuance of checks
  • General accounting and filing

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Flor now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,300 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Flor has a degree in Accountancy and has been working as an Accounts Payables Specialist since 2016. She has worked for a multinational accounting firm where she managed reconciliations, prepared reports, reconciled accounts, and bank statements, and processed payments. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Accounts Payables Specialist to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

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