Accounting Support

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Accounting Support IJob Description

The Accounting Support I (Accounts Payable Processor) plays an essential role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices through electronic workflow and paperless systems. This position supports the Accounts Payable function by auditing invoices, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented, highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is comfortable working in remote or hybrid settings.

Responsibilities

• Audit and process purchase order (PO) and non-purchase order (non-PO) invoices using a paperless workflow system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures.
• Proactively research and resolve invoice discrepancies by investigating issues, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Manage special handling check requests submitted by internal employees, prioritizing urgent items and ensuring accurate processing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve invoice processing workflows, streamline operations, and manage escalations effectively.
• Support Accounts Payable leadership with ad hoc projects and assignments, contributing to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Perform high-volume invoice processing and data entry with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Assist with reconciliation and payable activities as needed to support overall accounting and financial operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to stay highly organized and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration in remote or hybrid work settings.
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, purchase orders, invoicing, data entry, high-volume processing, Excel-based data entry, reconciliation, and payable activities.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience in accounts payable, invoicing, or a similar financial support function.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of Accounts Payable best practices and policies.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) guidelines, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance policies.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as Deltek Costpoint, and workflow approval tools.
• Knowledge of operational controls and compliance requirements related to accounts payable.
• Comfort working in a paperless, technology-driven environment with electronic workflow systems.

Work Environment

This role operates within an office-based environment that may support remote or hybrid work arrangements, offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams and vendors. The position relies heavily on electronic, paperless workflow systems and standard office technologies, including Microsoft Office applications and ERP platforms. Work is typically performed during standard business hours in a fast-paced setting that requires consistent attention to detail and adherence to compliance standards.

Professional, neat business attire is expected in the office, and the culture emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in financial operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax…