Payroll and Accounts Payable Accountant

Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable & Payroll Accountant for our non-profit client. This role will be responsible for full-cycle accounts payable processing, employee expense report management, and bi-weekly payroll administration for approximately 75 employees . The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple systems.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, or a related finance role.
Strong understanding of AP workflows, expense policies, and payroll processing.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with multiple software systems.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following systems is helpful but not required : Sage Intacct Bill.com ADP

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices, credit memos, and payments accurately and timely.
Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies.
Maintain vendor records and support vendor onboarding, compliance, and communication.
Assist with AP accruals and provide support during month-end close .
Prepare and support the issuance of annual 1099 forms .
Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requests .
Process bi-weekly payroll for ~75 employees.
Review timecards, deductions, and payroll changes to ensure accuracy.
Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, changes, and payroll-related updates.
Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
Maintain accurate payroll records and support year-end reporting.