Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Washington, District of Columbia on a Contract basis. This position will provide essential support during a high-volume period, helping manage financial transactions, gift entry, and administrative accounting tasks with accuracy and speed. The ideal candidate is an early-career accounting team member who learns quickly, stays organized under pressure, and is comfortable handling a large volume of data-driven work.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and entry, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Enter and track charitable gifts and related financial information to support donation processing and record integrity.
• Assist with accounts receivable and other transaction-based accounting activities during peak workload periods.
• Retrieve financial statements and supporting documentation needed for investment reconciliation and related accounting review.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the accounting team to help maintain workflow during busy season.
• Manage large volumes of numeric data entry while ensuring records are complete, organized, and up to date.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve transaction discrepancies and keep accounting records aligned with internal requirements.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or a similar finance-related role.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume transaction processing and detailed numeric data entry.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and accounts payable procedures.
• Experience supporting financial transactions such as gift entry, accounts receivable, or similar accounting functions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to learn new processes quickly and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in administrative support tasks within an accounting or finance environment.
• Previous experience in a non-profit organization is preferred.