Accounts Payable Specialist

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to handle full-cycle AP including coding, approvals, and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of AP experience and be proficient in Excel, with familiarity in Sage Intacct and PNC Bank platforms.

Responsibilities include processing ~150 invoices monthly, maintaining vendor records and W-9 forms, and supporting month-end close and audits. This role requires strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with invoice processing, coding, and payment procedures.
• Experience with ACH payments.
• Experience with Sage Intacct.
• Experience using online banking platforms, preferably PNC Bank.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 150 invoices per month accurately and timely.
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and departments.
• Manage invoice approval workflows and follow up with approvers as needed.
• Maintain vendor records, including collecting and verifying W-9 forms.
• Set up and maintain vendor ACH payment information.
• Prepare and process ACH payments through PNC Bank (no check processing).
• Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and ensure timely resolution of payment issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Support audit requests and provide AP-related documentation as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Intacct

PNC Bank

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-orientedAccounts Payable Specialist. This role will be responsible for the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice coding, routing and tracking approvals, vendor maintenance, W-9 collection, ACH payment processing, and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate has1–3 years of accounts payable experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience withSage Intacctis a plus but is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Process approximately150 invoices per monthaccurately and timely.
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and departments.
• Manage invoice approval workflows and follow up with approvers as needed.
• Maintain vendor records, including collecting and verifyingW-9 forms.
• Set up and maintain vendor ACH payment information.
• Prepare and processACH paymentsthroughPNC Bank(no check processing).
• Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and ensure timely resolution of payment issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Support audit requests and provide AP-related documentation as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Understanding of invoice processing, coding, and payment procedures.
• Experience working with ACH payments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience withSage Intacct.
• Experience using online banking platforms, preferablyPNC Bank