Accounts Payable Accountant

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to support accurate and timely payment operations for our team located just outside Washington, D.C. This position focuses on reviewing vendor invoices, assigning the correct accounting codes, and helping ensure disbursements are completed according to established deadlines. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working with financial records, and a practical understanding of day-to-day accounts payable activities.

Accounts Payable Accountants with a BS/BA in business, accounting, or finance are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation before processing.

- Apply appropriate general ledger or expense codes to invoices to support accurate financial recording.

- Process invoices efficiently and maintain organized records to support payment timelines and audit readiness.

- Prepare and assist with scheduled payment runs, including checks and other approved disbursement methods.

- Resolve discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal teams to clarify billing issues and missing information.

- Monitor outstanding payables and help ensure invoices are handled in accordance with company procedures and due dates.

- Maintain consistent data entry standards to reduce errors and support reliable reporting within the accounts payable function.

All interested candidates in this Accounts Payable Accountant opportunity and other full-time opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Justin Decker via Linked In.  

Requirements

- BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Finance

- At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Hands-on experience processing invoices in a high-volume or deadline-driven environment.

- Ability to assign accurate accounting or expense codes to vendor invoices.

- Familiarity with preparing check runs and supporting routine payment cycles.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and address invoice discrepancies.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

- Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal departments.

All interested candidates in this Accounts Payable Accountant opportunity and other full-time opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Justin Decker via Linked In.  

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