Junior Accountant-Accounts Payable

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting seeks a Junior Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist to support our finance team in Washington, DC. With 1–4 years of accounting experience, you will process invoices, help manage vendor data, and participate in month-end close activities.

This hands-on role offers growth, mentorship, and exposure to reconciliations, ACH payments, and internal controls within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of accounting, accounts payable or related experience.
• Experience with invoice processing, coding and ACH payments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or PNC Bank is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 150 invoices monthly with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and code invoices to appropriate GL accounts and departments.
• Manage invoice approvals and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and verification.
• Set up and maintain ACH payment information.
• Process ACH payments through PNC Bank.
• Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and support month-end close activities.
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

ACH payments

Attention to detail

Organization

Excel

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Sage Intacct

PNC Bank

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1-4 years of experience looking to build a career in accounting while gaining exposure to accounts payable, reconciliations, vendor management, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 150 invoices monthly with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and code invoices to appropriate GL accounts and departments.
• Manage invoice approvals and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and verification.
• Set up and maintain ACH payment information.
• Process ACH payments through PNC Bank.
• Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and support month-end close activities.
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
• Knowledge of invoice processing, coding, and ACH payments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or PNC Bank is a plus.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional seeking growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience within a collaborative finance team.

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