Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for a team in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, sound judgment, and a careful approach to financial accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain timely payments, organize expense activity, and contribute to efficient accounting workflows in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices, assign accurate coding, and prepare them for entry and payment processing.

- Handle accounts payable transactions from receipt through completion while maintaining organized and auditable records.

- Process ACH payments and other disbursements in accordance with established timelines and approval procedures.

- Examine employee expense submissions for completeness, policy alignment, and proper documentation before reimbursement.

- Enter and update vendor and invoice information within Sage Intacct with close attention to detail.

- Reconcile payment activity and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

- Support ongoing improvements to payable operations, including tasks tied to accounting tools or workflow updates when needed. Requirements - Demonstrated experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Proficiency in coding invoices accurately across appropriate accounts and cost categories.

- Hands-on experience processing ACH transactions and managing payment-related documentation.

- Familiarity with reviewing and administering employee expense reports.

- Working knowledge of Sage Intacct or similar accounting software used for payables processing.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in high-volume work.

- Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams regarding payment questions or discrepancies.

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