Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable
Cherry Bekaert • Washington, District of Columbia • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1-4 years of experience looking to build a career in accounting while gaining exposure to accounts payable, reconciliations, vendor management, and month-end close activities.
Responsibilities
- Process approximately 150 invoices monthly with accuracy and timeliness.
- Review and code invoices to appropriate GL accounts and departments.
- Manage invoice approvals and follow up on outstanding items.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and verification.
- Set up and maintain ACH payment information.
- Process ACH payments through PNC Bank.
- Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and support month-end close activities.
- Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls.
Qualifications
- 1-4 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
- Knowledge of invoice processing, coding, and ACH payments.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience with Sage Intacct and/or PNC Bank is a plus.
This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional seeking growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience within a collaborative finance team.
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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 $65,000–$81,000 per year (median ~$70,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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