Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Chantilly, Virginia on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on supporting the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice review through payment processing, while helping maintain accurate financial records and strong vendor communication. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with accounting systems and expense reporting tools in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, confirm alignment with purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies before processing.
• Prepare approved invoices for payment through appropriate methods such as check, credit card, online payment, or other supported channels.
• Record vendor payments promptly and maintain complete, organized documentation from initial invoice receipt through final payment entry.
• Communicate with vendors to address billing concerns, clarify outstanding items, and support timely payment resolution.
• Process vendor credit card transactions, perform reconciliations, and ensure related payments are completed accurately.
• Conduct credit-related reviews and coordinate with internal sales staff and vendors to follow up on outstanding questions or approvals.
• Audit employee travel and expense submissions in Concur to verify compliance, completeness, and proper coding.
• Use systems such as Costpoint, Dynamics NAV, and Excel to manage accounts payable activity and support reporting needs. Requirements
• Experience working in accounts payable with responsibility for invoice matching, payment processing, and vendor support.
• Knowledge of account coding and the ability to review invoices for proper financial classification.
• Hands-on experience with ACH transactions, check runs, and other standard payment methods.
• Proficiency with Costpoint, Dynamics NAV, and Microsoft Excel in an accounting environment.
• Ability to reconcile transactions and maintain accurate supporting records throughout the payment cycle.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies efficiently.
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders on payment-related matters.

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