Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a fully remote Accounts Payable Specialist with significant experience in government contracting and invoice processing. The position involves complex financial analysis and project management tasks, suitable for a candidate with over 7 years of accounts payable experience and proficiency in industry-specific software. The role promotes independence while managing financial responsibilities for various projects and offers competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience in mid-large sized companies with significant revenue.
• Proficient in reporting, budgeting, invoicing processes, and financial reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the work breakdown structure for projects.
• Ensure financial activities are recorded according to regulatory guidance.
• Prepare forecasts and financial trend analysis.

Skills

Government contract accounts payable experience

Processing invoices in Unanet or Deltek Costpoint

Reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

General ledger knowledge

Data entry

Month-end accounting processes

Tools

Unanet

Deltek Costpoint

Excel

Oracle

Job description

FULLY REMOTE Accounts Payable Specialist

Required Skills

• NEEDS to have government contract accounts payable experience.
• Needs to have experience processing invoices in Unanet or Deltek Costpoint.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience in mid-large sized companies with a couple million in revenue.
• Government contracting experience.
• Proficient in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and accounts payable.
• Skills in invoice processing, general ledger, and data entry.
• Knowledge of month-end accounting processes.
• Experience with Unanet, Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Oracle, financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, finance reconciliation, and purchase order.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This position involves developing and maintaining the work breakdown structure for projects within the accounting system to ensure financial activities of contract performance are recorded and reportable in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and contract terms. The individual will assist in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis for government and commercial contract projects, and will also be involved in preparing forecasts and financial trend analysis. This role offers exposure to complex tasks and the opportunity to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the work breakdown structure for projects within the accounting system.
• Ensure financial activities of contract performance are recorded and reportable according to regulatory guidance and contract terms.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis for government and commercial contract projects.
• Prepare forecasts and conduct financial trend analysis.
• Work independently on complex tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within prescribed routines and accepted practices.
• Financial reconciliation and Profit & Loss experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This role is fully remote, but candidates must be local to the Northern Virginia (NOVA) area. The position is a new role within the company and includes managing two direct reports. The work environment is laid-back, promoting a great company culture.

Contact Me:

Kaitland Clawson

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.