Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Palo Alto, CA

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 company's 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.

Whop is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of and play a key role in managing the company's accounts payable function.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, you will be a critical part of the team transforming Whop's 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.

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 We're Looking For

• Bachelor's 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 $80,000 to $120,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.