Accounts Payable Specialist — Hybrid, Detail-Driven & Impact-Ready

IRI; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Support

Retirement plan

Hybrid and flexible work

Company-paid holidays and leave

Dependent Care FSA

eCornell learning

Job summary

The International Republican Institute (IRI) invites applications for an Accounts Payable Accountant to support and coordinate AP functions in our Accounting Department in Washington, DC. The role requires in-office presence at least two days per week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include entering and posting transactions, handling wire setups, attaching payment confirmations, and assisting with monthly GL postings and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in an accounting role.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Enters and posts accounting transactions.
• Sets up wires in CashPro.
• Posts and attaches payment confirmations in JAMIS.
• Works with the AP team to print, distribute email and file payments.
• Serves as main POC for overhead expense accounting, including review of expense reports and setup of payment through e-banking.
• Maintains accurate accounting records.
• Assists with documentation requests for audits.
• Creates and maintains vendor files.
• Liaises with document storage company to recall and send out documentation.
• Assists AP Manager with monthly posting to GL and electronic payment.
• Serves as main point of contact for ACH transfers.
• Works with AP team to prepare monthly reconciliation of institute wide billings.
• Assists with prep of award billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or business administration

Job description

The International Republican Institute (IRI) invites applications for an Accounts Payable Accountant to support and coordinate AP functions in our Accounting Department in Washington, DC. The role requires in-office presence at least two days per week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include entering and posting transactions, handling wire setups, attaching payment confirmations, and assisting with monthly GL postings and reconciliations.