Accounts Payable Analyst

Clark Construction Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join its finance team in a detail-oriented, organized capacity in the United States. The role focuses on accurate invoice processing, timely disbursements, and efficient AP workflow management.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of AP or bookkeeping experience, a degree preferred, and strong skills with accounting software and Excel. Coupa experience is a strong plus, and an emphasis on accuracy, multitasking, and customer

Qualifications

• Experience 1–3 years in accounts payable or bookkeeping.
• Degree preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and document management/imaging systems (Coupa a strong plus).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to learn multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume of invoices and credit memos into the accounting system via various channels including automated workflow.
• Validate research and resolve discrepancies with POs, vendor statements, and cost centers.
• Administer the central AP email inbox; respond to vendor inquiries about invoices, payments and status.
• Manage daily check payments and resolve issues with outstanding/returned checks.
• Handle invoices in draft/hold status and ensure vendor payments meet timelines.
• Support AP management with other projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Coupa

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily administration of our accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, and efficient handling of payment disbursements. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, a high level of accuracy, eagerness to learn and the ability to manage multiple workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing:
  • Efficiently process high volume of invoices and credit memos into the accounting system through various channels including the automated invoice workflow.
  • Validate research and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, vendor statements, and internal cost centers.
• Correspondence Management: Administer the central AP email inbox. Research and resolve vendor inquiries to include but not limited to invoice amount and/or quantity discrepancies, payment terms, and invoice/payment status.
• Disbursement & Check Administration: Manage daily check payment disbursements. Track and resolve issues surrounding outstanding checks and returned checks.
• Exception Handling: Manage invoices in draft status and investigate/resolve invoices placed on hold to ensure vendor payment timelines are met.
• Assists with other projects as assigned by the AP management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in an account payable, or bookkeeping.
• Degree preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and document management/imaging systems (experience with Coupa or similar systems is a strong plus). Solid Microsoft Excel skills and an aptitude to learn multiple systems.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when handling financial numbers, job coding, and vendor information.
• Organization: Excellent time management skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Customer Service: Track record of providing excellent customer service; willing to go above and beyond; proven problem solving skills.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $45,000 - $140,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.