A D.C. Government Agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a temporary assignment. The planned period of performance is approximately 6 months. Commencing Mid-late October 2024through March 2025. Work will be completed on site. Status: Temporary Contract Salary: $29.57/hour Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and/or approve a high volume of vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and House/CAO vouchers with required documentation for compliance with House rules and regulations.
- Obtain W-9 information for vendor payments.
- Process financial data into the PeopleSoft and Coupa Financial Systems.
- Communicate with House offices regarding outstanding voucher documentation and other payment issues.
- Assist with vendor and House office inquiries regarding status of payment.
- Research and resolve exceptions identified in monthly quality assurance efforts.
- Handle volume of customer inquiries via email, phone, and in-person with an end goal of 100% of customer satisfaction.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Work closely with customers to provide reconciliation assistance with Monthly Financial Statements as well as general budget reporting.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred but related work experience will be considered as a substitute.
- 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Customer Service, or equivalent work experience.
- Customer-friendly, team-oriented individual with strong communications skills and attention to detail.
- Adept in reconciling customer account information with an ability to review and apply financial policies and procedures to payment submission (ex. Vouchers, vendor invoices, and/or staff reimbursements).
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment with demonstrable skill with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written essential.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Experience being able to reconcile account information.
- Experience working in a Customer Service or Accounting environment, preferably in Accounts Payable.
- Proficiency in various automated financial systems and state of the art accounting software programs. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Oracle and Coupa Financial Systems preferred.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
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