Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Washington, DC – Capitol Hill
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM | Onsite
Contract Length: 4 Months
Pay Rate: $25–$30 per hour
Client: Federal Government Agency
Background Check: Required

Position Overview

We are seeking 2 Accounts Payable Clerk professionals to support a Federal Government Agency on a 4-month contract assignment located onsite on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Customer Service experience, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with PeopleSoft. Experience with Coupa Financial Systems is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Review and/or approve a high volume of vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and House/CAO vouchers for compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Obtain required W-9 information for vendor payments.
• Process financial data in PeopleSoft and Coupa Financial Systems.
• Communicate with offices regarding outstanding voucher documentation and payment issues.
• Respond to vendor and office inquiries regarding payment status.
• Research and resolve exceptions identified through monthly quality assurance reviews.
• Handle customer inquiries via email, phone, and in person, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Reconciliation & Analysis

• Assist customers with reconciliation of Monthly Financial Statements.
• Support general budget reporting and account analysis.
• Review and reconcile customer account information.
• Identify discrepancies and assist with resolution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Phone and satellite office coverage.
• Quality assurance and issue resolution.
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Customer Service, or an equivalent role.
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft is required.
• Knowledge of Coupa Financial Systems is preferred.
• Experience reconciling account information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced accounting or customer service environment, preferably Accounts Payable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with automated financial systems and accounting software.
• Previous U.S. House of Representatives experience is preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered.

Key Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Customer-friendly and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to reconcile customer account information accurately.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures related to payment submissions, including vouchers, vendor invoices, and staff reimbursements.

Our client has an amazing opportunity for professional growth!