Accounts Payable Specialist
Cherry Bekaert • Washington, DC • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist. This role will be responsible for the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice coding, routing and tracking approvals, vendor maintenance, W-9 collection, ACH payment processing, and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounts payable experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus but is not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Process approximately 150 invoices per month accurately and timely.
- Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and departments.
- Manage invoice approval workflows and follow up with approvers as needed.
- Maintain vendor records, including collecting and verifying W-9 forms.
- Set up and maintain vendor ACH payment information.
- Prepare and process ACH payments through PNC Bank (no check processing).
- Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and ensure timely resolution of payment issues.
- Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
- Support audit requests and provide AP-related documentation as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- 1–3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
- Understanding of invoice processing, coding, and payment procedures.
- Experience working with ACH payments.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience with Sage Intacct.
- Experience using online banking platforms, preferably PNC Bank
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AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $53,000–$68,000 per year (median ~$57,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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