Accounts Payable Specialist

American Psychological Association • Washington, DC

269d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing all cash disbursements to vendors, members of governance, award recipients, and staff/non-staff reimbursements in accordance with established policies and procedures and best practices. The Specialist is responsible for ensuring that requests for payment are valid, accurate, charged to the appropriate account, properly authorized, sufficiently supported, and paid timely. The Specialist must be very familiar with APA policies and act as an enforcer of those policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business discipline, i.e. Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing.
• 3 years related experience, or 5 solid years of experience in accounts payable may be substituted for degree.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, including bank and ledger account reconciliations.
• Understanding of compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.
• Importance of good customer service.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all tasks related to disbursements to vendors, members of governance, award recipients, and staff/non-staff reimbursements.
• Communicate with vendors, members, banks, and staff as needed.
• Ensure proper classification of vendors for 1099 reporting.
• Process check, wire, and ACH actions in accordance with set policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Verify accuracy of sales tax charges.
• Track and reconcile accounts payable, prepaid accounts, and accruals.
• Assist as needed for audit and/or information requests.
• Process payables for related entities.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Handle other ad hoc requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree