Accounts Payable Specialist

LMI•Tysons, VA

26d•$40,000 - $65,000

About The Position

LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on accelerating government impact through innovation, commercial-grade platforms, and mission-ready AI. The Accounts Payable Specialist processes travel vouchers and expense reimbursements, responds to employee inquiries about expense submissions and payment status, and reviews expenses for compliance with LMI policies. The role also verifies, codes, and enters invoices and payment requests in the Accounts Payable and Purchase Order applications, supports scheduled payment runs, tests Costpoint system changes, and suggests process improvements. The position maintains accounting records and archives using physical and digital imaging processes and periodically reviews documentation for proper filing and data backup.

Requirements

A degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is strongly preferred; significant equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Three or more years of progressively responsible work experience in a business environment is desired.
Three or more years of Accounts Payable experience is desired.
Strong computer skills and ability to work with spreadsheet software are required.
Experience with DELTEK Costpoint is required; Time and Expense experience is preferred.
Experience in government contracting accounting is required.
Knowledge of FAR and JTR regulations is required.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent English grammar and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to compose, edit, and proofread business correspondence.
Strong time-management and planning skills, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and assignments with little supervision.
Attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to communicate and work professionally.
Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to contribute to a professional work environment through integrity, teamwork, and positive communication.
Ability to maintain familiarity with current LMI policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all business matters.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Experience with Time and Expense.

Responsibilities

Process travel vouchers and employee expense reimbursements.
Respond to employee requests and questions related to expenses, submission requirements, and payment status.
Review and approve travel expenses against LMI policy requirements and restrictions.
Verify vendor invoices, travel vouchers, employee reimbursements, and other payment requests and prepare them for entry in Accounts Payable and Purchase Order application modules.
Ensure payment requests are substantiated by purchase orders, receiving reports, or other expense documentation and comply with company accounting policies and procedures.
Determine and assign general ledger and project number codes to invoices and other payment requests.
Enter accounts payable data into the automated module within the required timeframe for scheduled payments.
Test Costpoint system changes and report findings.
Suggest process improvements and support improvement initiatives.
Rotate in the Tuesday EFT check run.
Maintain current accounting files, records, and archives using physical and data-imaging processes.
Periodically review documents for proper filing and adequate data backup.