Junior Accountant-Accounts Payable

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Junior Accountant-Accounts Payable

• Washington, DC

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1-4 years of experience looking to build a career in accounting while gaining exposure to accounts payable, reconciliations, vendor management, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 150 invoices monthly with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and code invoices to appropriate GL accounts and departments.
• Manage invoice approvals and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and verification.
• Set up and maintain ACH payment information.
• Process ACH payments through PNC Bank.
• Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and support month-end close activities.
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
• Knowledge of invoice processing, coding, and ACH payments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or PNC Bank is a plus.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional seeking growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience within a collaborative finance team.

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Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1-4 years of experience looking to build a career in accounting while gaining exposure to accounts payable, reconciliations, vendor management, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 150 invoices monthly with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and code invoices to appropriate GL accounts and departments.
• Manage invoice approvals and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and verification.
• Set up and maintain ACH payment information.
• Process ACH payments through PNC Bank.
• Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and support month-end close activities.
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
• Knowledge of invoice processing, coding, and ACH payments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or PNC Bank is a plus.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional seeking growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience within a collaborative finance team.

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