We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume payables function for a long-term contract opportunity based in McLean, Virginia. This fully remote role is well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working through manual workflows, and confident handling invoice activity from receipt through final processing. The position will focus on maintaining accurate records, resolving discrepancies, and keeping payment-related data organized in Excel and enterprise accounting systems.
Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end invoice handling, including review, coding, entry, and submission for payment within established timelines.
• Record accounts payable transactions accurately and maintain organized supporting documentation across spreadsheets and internal systems.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify variances, investigate outstanding items, and ensure financial records remain current.
• Use Excel to monitor invoice status, track processing activity, and support reporting needs for the accounts payable function.
• Work through manual processing steps with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining productivity in a deadline-driven environment.
• Verify invoice details, confirm correct account coding, and resolve mismatches related to vendor information, purchase data, or payment amounts.
• Support ongoing accounts payable operations by updating records, maintaining data integrity, and assisting with routine accounting tasks as needed.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing.
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to maintain accuracy across repetitive and high-volume transactions.
• Experience completing account reconciliations and researching discrepancies independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial information.
• Working knowledge of SAP or a comparable enterprise accounting system.
• Understanding of core accounting practices related to payables, coding structures, and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage manual workflows effectively while meeting deadlines in a remote work environment.