Accounts Payable Specialist — Government Contracts

Community Partnership for the Prevention; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness seeks a Junior Accountant to manage accounts payable, vendor data, and invoice review for multiple DC projects. You will process invoices, track spending, and support grant reconciliations while ensuring timely payments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting (or equivalent experience) and strong Excel/office software skills, with attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting or 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with government contracts and familiarity with Uniform Guidance preferred.
• Advanced computer literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data entry and mathematical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor invoices and perform accounts payable tasks.
• Verify and document monthly program invoices from subcontractors for DHS.
• Enter data for weekly/biweekly payments (ERAP, ADM, SPC, OP3).
• Maintain vendor information in the accounts payable system.
• Prepare and review weekly administrative check requests.
• Assist with DHS provider invoice issue resolution and spending tracking.
• Support grant reconciliations and audit preparations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data entry

Mathematical accuracy

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Accounting software

Job description

The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness seeks a Junior Accountant to manage accounts payable, vendor data, and invoice review for multiple DC projects. You will process invoices, track spending, and support grant reconciliations while ensuring timely payments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting (or equivalent experience) and strong Excel/office software skills, with attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.