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Accountant, Accounts Payable

Radio Free Asia

Washington, District of Columbiafull-timePosted 1 day ago

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Overview Job Title: Accountant, Accounts Payable Department: Finance Reports To: Senior Director, Finance Job Band: 4 FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid Schedule: Full-Time Overview: The Accounts Payable Accountant (AP Accountant) owns the full accounts payable cycle—from invoice receipt and verification through payment processing—ensuring vendor obligations are accurate, compliant, properly documented, and paid on time. The position processes approximately 400 invoices per month across three weekly payment runs and serves as a key financial control point within the Finance team. The role requires strong attention to detail and sound judgment in applying contracts, purchase orders, project and grant codes, approval requirements, and payment controls. The AP Accountant plays an important role in protecting organizational funds, maintaining federal award compliance, supporting audit readiness, and developing strong vendor relationships. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Invoice Processing and Compliance • Receive and review invoices for accuracy, completeness, supporting documentation, and required approvals. • Confirm invoices are supported by an appropriate contract, purchase order, or other authorized documentation. • Perform two-way and three-way matching for purchase order invoices, verifying quantities, pricing, and receipt of goods or services. • Identify and resolve duplicate invoices, discrepancies, unsupported charges, and missing documentation before payment. • Code and enter invoices into Deltek Costpoint , ensuring accurate GL, grant, project, and other accounting codes. • Apply organizational policies and applicable federal award requirements when determining appropriate coding. • Post invoices and credit memos and ensure credits are properly applied or resolved. • Escalate transactions that cannot be properly supported or coded rather than compromising compliance. • Ensure AP activity complies with applicable GAAP, GASB, federal r

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