Accounts Payable Accountant

Overview
Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Washington, DC in their search for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their team. This fully onsite role is responsible for managing the full cycle accounts payable process while supporting general accounting functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices, including coding, matching, and entering into the accounting system.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor setup, payment processing, and reconciliations.
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy and proper approvals; resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments.
• Maintain vendor relationships and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and assist with month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audit requests and prepare documentation as needed.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency within the accounts payable function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™