Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support a Contract assignment in Arlington, Virginia. This role will focus on resolving aged payables, reconciling vendor statements, and organizing petty cash records to strengthen year-end financial accuracy. The position will also assist with closeout activities and 1099 validation while working within Sage 500 and Oracle environments.

Responsibilities:

• Review outstanding aged accounts payable items, investigate discrepancies, and recommend appropriate next steps for resolution
• Reconcile vendor statements against internal records to identify missing invoices, payment variances, and open balance issues
• Organize and correct petty cash activity to ensure transactions are properly documented and balanced
• Support year-end close processes by preparing payables data and verifying records needed for financial reporting
• Validate 1099-related vendor information and payment details to help ensure accurate annual reporting
• Code invoices and assign accounts accurately in accordance with established accounting guidelines
• Process ACH payments and assist with check run preparation to support timely disbursements
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records within Sage 500 and Oracle while updating documentation as needed
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role
• Hands-on experience with invoice coding, account coding, and accounts payable reconciliation activities
• Working knowledge of ACH transactions and check run processing
• Proficiency using Sage accounting software, including Sage 500, and Oracle
• Experience reconciling vendor statements and resolving aged payable items
• Familiarity with year-end close support and 1099 verification tasks
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage financial records accurately and efficiently