accounts payable associate.

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid / Remote Flexibility)

Position Type: Contract (6–12 Months)

Randstad USA is currently seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to join the Corporate Finance team of a mission-driven, nonpartisan research and technical assistance institute. In this role, you will manage end-to-end accounts payable operations in a supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to public-interest social and behavioral science. This temporary position offers remote flexibility with hybrid access to modern offices in Crystal City, as well as opportunities to collaborate directly with finance leaders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Verification & Processing: Review, validate, and process high-volume invoices efficiently; match purchase orders and receiving documents while enforcing strict compliance with internal financial controls.
  
  
• Payment Disbursements: Prepare and execute scheduled payment runs via check, ACH, and wire transfers, maintaining thorough, audit-ready documentation and reconciliation files.
  
  
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, purchase order variances, and payment delays in close coordination with procurement, project teams, and suppliers.
  
  
• Vendor & Client Relations: Deliver prompt, professional customer service to internal departments and external vendors regarding account inquiries, payment statuses, and policy guidance.
  
  
• Period-End & Project Support: Assist with month-end close reconciliations, audit prep, compliance checks, and ad hoc finance initiatives as organizational priorities evolve.
  
  

salary: $25 - $27 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for the position include-

• Responsive vendor and client support - Provide timely, professional support to vendors, suppliers, and internal clients, addressing inquiries promptly and escalating sensitive or complex issues when appropriate.
• Accurate AP invoice processing - Review and process invoices accurately and efficiently, including matching purchase orders and receipts, verifying required information, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Issue resolution and coordination - Identify and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal departments to support accurate and timely payments.
• Payment preparation and record maintenance - Prepare check, ACH, and wire payments and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date AP records and supporting documentation
• Month‑end and project support - Support month-end close activities, maintain compliance with AIR policies and procedures, and assist with AP-related projects and other business needs as assigned.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on evolving business needs and organizational priorities.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Deltek Costpoint (2 years of experience is preferred)

Dynamics (2 years of experience is preferred)

Power BI (2 years of experience is preferred)

Cognos (2 years of experience is preferred)

FAR (2 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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