Job Title:       Accounts Payable Specialist    
Status:           Full-time
Location:       Alexandria, VA    
Division:        Finance     

Position Summary:

The position plays a vital role in maintaining the financial health of the organization by overseeing the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and financial transactions. Meticulous in maintaining electronic records and documentation, the Specialist ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains electronic files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, following company policy and accepted accounting practices.
  • Reviews all appropriate documentation and approvals prior to payment.
  • Initiates changes to Accounts Payable financial forms and procedures as necessary.
  • Reviews and processes vendor invoices and employee reimbursements for payment in a timely manner.
  • Communicates with vendors to reconcile and verify information for processing invoice payments.
  • Maintains Accounts Payable balances in the general ledger.
  • Reviews and reconciles staff and department credit card transactions, ensuring proper approval and supporting documentation.
  • Assists with the month-end closing, year-end closing, and accrual process.
  • Assists in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Reconciles vendor statements, researches and corrects discrepancies, and responds to all vendor inquiries.
  • Assists with 1099 maintenance.
  • Maintains a filing system for processed checks.
  • Assists with audits as needed.
  • Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Competencies:

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred. 
  •  Ability to demonstrate knowledgeable of the accepted accounting principles (FASB & GAAP)
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to handle a high volume accounting work in an organized manner while staying focused on priorities and remaining professional
  • Must be detail Orientated and customer focused 
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented. 
  • Working knowledge of general ledger accounts and their relationship to invoices.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States. 

 

At Islamic Relief USA we are committed to safeguarding and protecting all individuals we come into contact with through our work. IRUSA representatives must adhere to its organizational values: Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and Custodianship. In accordance with these values, IRUSA operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Code of Ethics, and Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.