AP/AR Clerk

We are looking for an AP/AR Clerk to join a non-profit organization in Washington, District of Columbia on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations by managing incoming and outgoing payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with essential administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both transactional accounting duties and general clerical support in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and help ensure accounts payable activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Record incoming funds, apply payments to the appropriate accounts, and maintain current accounts receivable balances.
• Perform regular bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.
• Handle cash and check receipts with care, following established procedures for documentation, balancing, and deposit preparation.
• Generate billing-related documents and support the distribution of statements to maintain timely collections.
• Update accounting records and billing information within the organization's financial systems to keep data complete and accurate.
• Provide clerical assistance such as filing, data entry, and document organization to support the accounting team's daily workflow.