Accounts Payable Accountant

CFS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO/paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Employer HSA contributions

Up to 10% employer retirement contrib.

Employer-paid life/disability coverage

Free meals

Parking

Onsite fitness/recreational facilities

Job summary

CFS in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced AP professional to own day-to-day accounts payable and contribute to budget reporting and variance analysis.

You'll work directly with the Director of Finance and CFO in a small, collaborative Business Office, lead the rollout of a new PO system, and expand into broader accounting responsibilities over time. On-site five days a week with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or budget reporting and analysis.
• Hands-on AP experience and willingness to personally manage transactional processing.
• Experience with purchase order systems and departmental budget reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Comfortable researching variances and communicating with department heads.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Alexandria five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Accounts Payable, including invoices, check requests, payments, W-9s, and 1099s.
• Ensure accurate GL coding, documentation, approvals, and timely payments.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
• Prepare monthly budget reports, research variances, and assist department heads with questions.
• Oversee the purchase order system and help lead the rollout of a new PO process.
• Maintain AP records, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as the role develops.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Budget reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + potential flexibility for a stronger candidate

Location: Alexandria, VA - In-office, 5 days/week

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional ready for more ownership and broader accounting exposure. You'll own the day-to-day AP function while also gaining exposure to budget reporting, variance analysis, purchase orders, and additional accounting responsibilities over time.

• Work directly with the Director of Finance and CFO in a small, collaborative Business Office
• Take ownership of a new PO system rollout and monthly departmental budget reporting
• Opportunity to expand into broader accounting responsibilities
• Excellent benefits including generous PTO/paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, employer HSA contributions, up to 10% employer retirement contribution, employer-paid life/disability coverage, free meals, parking, and onsite fitness/recreational facilities
• Beautiful environment with a stable, friendly culture and strong commitment to professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Accounts Payable, including invoices, check requests, payments, W-9s, and 1099s
• Ensure accurate GL coding, documentation, approvals, and timely payments
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
• Prepare monthly budget reports, research variances, and assist department heads with questions
• Oversee the purchase order system and help lead the rollout of a new PO process
• Maintain AP records, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as the role develops

Qualifications

• 3 – 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or budget reporting and analysis
• Hands-on AP experience and willingness to personally manage transactional processing
• Experience with purchase order systems and departmental budget reporting
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Comfortable researching variances and communicating with department heads
• Basic Excel skills
• Ability to work onsite in Alexandria five days per week

If you're an AP professional who wants to own your function while expanding beyond traditional Accounts Payable, we'd love to talk with you.