Elevate Your Accounting Career: Join Us as an Accounts Payable Specialist at a Transformative Non-Profit!

Are you a meticulous and driven accounting professional looking for a role that goes beyond the numbers? Are you eager to contribute your skills to an organization dedicated to making a real difference in the world? Your search ends here – seize the chance to be a key player in our team! Cordia is partnered with a well-established non-profit who is seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join their team on a contract basis with the potential for contract to hire. Details below!

Position Overview: As the Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape. Your attention to detail and laser focus on accuracy will ensure that every financial transaction is seamless and in line with our client's values. By maintaining an efficient and transparent accounts payable process, you will empower them to channel resources toward what truly matters – their cause.

Title: Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist
Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC
Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $35.00/hour
Job Type: Contract / Contract to Hire

What You'll Do:

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)

What We're Looking For:

• Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration