Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team in Washington, District of Columbia on a Contract basis. This role is well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable managing a steady volume of invoices, and confident working in a hybrid environment with in-office collaboration at the start of the week. The position will support core accounts payable activities, with a strong emphasis on accurate data entry, invoice review, and coordination around purchase order discrepancies.

Responsibilities:

• Process approximately 100 invoices each week with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Enter payable information into the accounting system and verify coding details before submission.
• Review incoming invoices against purchase orders and follow up on items received out of sequence or with missing documentation.
• Support ACH-related payment activities and help maintain organized records for completed transactions.
• Work closely with the existing accounts payable team member to ensure consistent coverage and smooth daily operations.
• Use Sage Intacct and standard business applications to manage invoice records, documentation, and communication.
• Maintain clear tracking of outstanding items and resolve exceptions by coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the hybrid schedule by working onsite Monday through Wednesday and remotely on the remaining weekdays.
• Experience in accounts payable with hands-on responsibility for invoice processing and data entry.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, purchase order matching, and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Familiarity with ACH payments and standard accounts payable procedures.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct, Microsoft Office, Gmail suite, SharePoint, and Zoom.
• Ability to manage a consistent invoice volume while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills when handling incomplete or unmatched invoice documentation.
• Comfort working in a hybrid Contract role based in Washington, District of Columbia.