Accounts Payable Clerk

The Choice, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental entity in Washington, DC is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support Finance operations on a full-time basis. Responsibilities include reviewing vendor invoices, processing payments in financial systems, and providing customer service. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have experience in Accounts Payable or related roles. Excellent attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Customer Service experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve a high volume of vendor invoices and staff reimbursements.
• Process financial data in PeopleSoft and Coupa Financial Systems.
• Provide customer service via email, phone, and in person.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Account reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Coupa Financial Systems

Job description

Overview

The Choice is working on this position on behalf of The Office of Finance at the US House of Representatives. Financial Counseling is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk contractors to provide support for a one-year term, with the possibility of extension for four years. This role plays a critical part in supporting Finance and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 2–3 years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Customer Service experience.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to apply financial policies and procedures to payments (e.g., vouchers, vendor invoices, reimbursements).
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment, with strong skills in MS Office Suite (Excel and Outlook required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven customer service skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Experience in account reconciliation.
• Background in Accounts Payable or similar Accounting/Customer Service environment preferred.
• Proficiency in financial systems; experience with PeopleSoft or Oracle and Coupa Financial Systems preferred.
• Prior U.S. House of Representatives (USHOR) experience a plus.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
• Review and approve a high volume of vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and vouchers for compliance with House rules and regulations.
• Obtain and verify W-9 documentation for vendor payments.
• Process financial data in PeopleSoft and Coupa Financial Systems.
• Communicate with House offices to resolve outstanding documentation and payment issues.
• Respond to vendor and office inquiries regarding payment status.
• Research and resolve exceptions identified during quality assurance reviews.
• Provide responsive customer service via email, phone, and in person.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Reconciliation and Analysis
• Assist customers with reconciliation of Monthly Financial Statements and general budget reporting.
• Provide timely and accurate account reconciliation support.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Phone and satellite office coverage.
• Quality assurance and issue resolution.
• Participation in business process improvement initiatives.
• Completion of special projects as assigned.
• Status reports on work accomplished and issues resolved, as requested.
• Completion of requested reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Core hours

Core hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (includes either a 30-minute break + 30-minute lunch, or a one-hour lunch).

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Government Administration