Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a professional services firm in the Washington, D.C. area. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable handling a steady volume of invoices while maintaining strong financial controls. The position plays an important part in keeping the accounting cycle on track through timely processing, careful review, and reliable follow-through.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the proper accounting codes, and enter them into the payables workflow.

- Process vendor invoices in a timely manner while verifying supporting documentation and resolving routine discrepancies.

- Prepare and complete scheduled check runs and other payment activities in alignment with internal deadlines.

- Maintain weekly accounts payable activity to ensure obligations are recorded and paid according to agreed terms.

- Reconcile payable records and assist with month-end tasks that support the broader accounting cycle.

- Communicate with vendors and internal teams to answer payment questions and address invoice-related issues.

- Monitor outstanding items, follow up on approvals, and help keep payment processing current and organized.

All interested candidates in Accounts Payable Specialist role and other full-time opportunities in accounting operations across the Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via Linked In.

Requirements

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

- Hands-on experience reviewing, coding, and processing invoices with a high level of accuracy.

- Familiarity with check runs, payment scheduling, and weekly accounts payable workflows.

- Understanding of core accounting cycle principles and how accounts payable supports financial reporting.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Proficiency with Quick Books is preferred

All interested candidates in Accounts Payable Specialist role and other full-time opportunities in accounting operations across the Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via Linked In.

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