Marketplace Payables Specialist

Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.

We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.

The Team:

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Marketplace Payables Specialist to join our Finance Operations team. You will be responsible for reconciling customer payments, verifying accounts receivable, processing vendor payables, and ensuring accuracy in high-volume, transaction-heavy marketplace flows.

This is a hands-on role with real impact — you’ll help design and improve processes that ensure trust in our marketplace, reduce errors, and keep the financial heartbeat of the business strong.

The Role:

This is a hybrid role based out of Jersey City, NJ. Employees will be expected to be in the office 3 days out of the week.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Marketplace Payables Specialist to join our Finance team. You will be responsible for reconciling customer payments, verifying accounts receivable, processing vendor payables, and ensuring accuracy in high-volume, transaction-heavy marketplace flows.

This is a hands-on role with real impact — you’ll help design and improve processes that ensure trust in our marketplace, reduce errors, and keep the financial heartbeat of the business strong.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reconcile daily customer payments, vendor invoices, and marketplace transactions.

• Monitor accounts receivable to ensure timely collection and resolve discrepancies with customers.

• Process vendor payments accurately and on schedule.

• Investigate and resolve transaction issues (e.g., timing mismatches, weight/tonnage adjustments, billing discrepancies).

• Maintain accurate records of all AR/AP activity within accounting systems.

• Partner with the Finance and Operations teams to streamline payment workflows.

• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules.

• Identify process improvements and contribute to automation efforts.

The qualifications you need:

• 2–4 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or payment operations.

• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in transaction processing.

• Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and payment platforms.

• Ability to manage high-volume transaction environments.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Startup or marketplace experience is a plus.

• A self-starter mentality with curiosity and ownership of your work.

Benefits

• Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.

• A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

• Flexible/Unlimited PTO

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K).

• Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.

• Yearly Personal Development Budget

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.