Accounts Payable Specialist - Addison Group

Role: Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract-Hire)

Hiring Type: Contract to hire (Converts after a year)

Location: Washington D.C

Office Schedule: in office 2x a week

Pay: $30 - $35 / hour

Salary: 70-75k

Our client, a prestigious Memorial with a great mission is looking to add a Accounts Payable Specialist to their team on a Contract-Hire basis. Great working environment with room for growth. 

Requirements

• 3+ years of Full Cycle Accounts Payable experience
• MUST be a US Citizen
• Ability to pass Background check: criminal, credit and employment verification
• Must be able to provide a minimum of 2 supervisory references
• Excellent customer service skills
• Independent worker AND team player
• Someone who is open for a challenge

Responsibilities

• Payment processing: Processes requests for payment. Analyzes, investigates and reconciles invoices and statements to documents and receiving reports.
• Prepares approval vouchers and obtains appropriate approval signature. 
• Enters invoice data into databases and general ledger(s) and ensures accuracy and efficiency in transactions.
• Forwards documents to the disbursing agent for payment.  
• Assures the legality and control of bills against appropriated and non-appropriated funds for accounts payable expenditures.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of payment policies and procedures. Notes payment terms and expedites processing to take advantage of discounts.
• Researches and follows up on past due balances.
• Monthly close: Prepares and reconciles monthly accounts payable accruals. Assists with monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and other general ledger accounts as required. Responsible for identifying errors and proposing correcting journal entries.
• Reporting: Prepares reports of accounts payable activity, including aging reports, and distributes them as requested. Prepares other financial reports, statements and analyses as directed. Assists with 1099 preparation and research at calendar year end.
• Point of contact: Serves as a point of contact and source of information to vendors and contractors, the accounting systems managers and Museum offices. Responds to inquiries and correspondence regarding status of vendor accounts. Troubleshoots and resolves differences and problems.
• Administration: Makes copies, scans documents and maintains records.
• Other: Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as assigned

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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