Payments Operations Accountant - Fast-Paced Deal Invoices

1P284 THE CARLYLE GROUP EMPLOYEE CO., LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary incentive program

Job summary

The Carlyle Group is seeking a disciplined, detail-oriented professional to join the US Payment Operations team in Washington, DC. You will handle accounts payable, fund-related invoices, and tax payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing while supporting deal transactions.

You will monitor inquiries via Service Now, manage vendor setups, and assist with pay cycles. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least two years in related roles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred, along with relevant experience in related industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an Accounting, Banking or Payment processing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume and deadline-driven tasks.
• Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Appian, Concur Expense, and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external business partners.
• Monitor inquiries received through the Service Now portal; identify, prioritize, resolve, track and escalate urgent issues.
• Prepare, review and approve deal related invoices and fundings (e.g. USRE), critical fund payments, and FX trades.
• Submit tax filing payments in GPM or PeopleSoft with accuracy and ensure timely approvals to avoid aging and backlogs.
• Understand bank account instructions (domestic and international) and SWIFT information for payments.
• Process tax notice payments and provide payment confirmation.
• Assist with vendor wire instruction callbacks and vendor setup in GPM.
• Assist with deal related pay cycles and wire payment confirmations.
• Assist with outstanding check liability review and escheatment decisions.
• Maintain SOP and SOX documentation, and training materials.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Appian

Concur Expense

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Carlyle Group is seeking a disciplined, detail-oriented professional to join the US Payment Operations team in Washington, DC. You will handle accounts payable, fund-related invoices, and tax payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing while supporting deal transactions.

You will monitor inquiries via Service Now, manage vendor setups, and assist with pay cycles. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least two years in related roles are preferred.