Accounting Principals has partnered with a large Billion Dollar Government Contractor to help them staff their Accounts Payable Team! The Accounts Payable Specialist must be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to effectively support Accounts Payable function. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION.
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, candidate must be a self-starter, detailed oriented and be a team player to support the Accounts Payable function.
Key Responsibilities
Handle high volume accounts payable in a fast-paced environment
Enter and verify charge codes (including applicable discounts) against purchase order and noon-purchase order invoices
Verify appropriate approvals are obtained to ensure internal controls
Assemble appropriate documentation (i.e. purchase order, receiver, packing slip, etc.) for approved invoices and archive information into accounting system
Perform, as primary, payment authorization and check disbursement processes to ensure accurate and timely payments
Complete vendor set up and maintenance. Obtain and maintain supplier W-9 forms
Review and process employee reimbursement reports according to the Travel and Expense policy and GSA guidelines
Aid in training and/or troubleshooting employee expense reimbursement claims
Prepare reports using spreadsheets, accounting software, or other business intelligence software as required
Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable ledgers to confirm ledgers are balanced and improper entity charging
Act as primary customer service liaison for the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely responses and resolution of inquiries. Internal/external purposes
Perform annual 1096 and 1099 forms filings to the IRS annually by due date
Assist in other research and reporting as it relates to accounts payable
Required Qualifications
2-4 years of related experience full cycle Accounts Payable experience
2 years of government contracting experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
OnBase experience a plus
Deltek Costpoint experience REQUIRED
Proficient in MS Office
Solid computer literacy
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