Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

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 include:

• 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.