Accounts Payable Specialist

Description:

Looking for an experienced-level accounting position at an energetic & passionate company? GRF CPAs & Advisors, based in Bethesda, MD is in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team.

Location: In office, hybrid, or remote available.

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Manage the full A/P cycle for multiple clients in the Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services department, including invoice entry, coding, approval routing, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client-specific policies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, address inquiries, and provide exceptional service across diverse client industries.
• Review invoices and payment requests to ensure compliance with client-specific policies and prevent duplicate payments, errors, or fraud.
• Monitor and stay updated on relevant accounting software and tools used by the firm and its clients to ensure efficient and effective processing.
• Identify opportunities to improve A/P workflows, enhance controls, and streamline processes for better client outcomes.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• 3-5+ years of experience in accounts payable processing required, preferably in a multi-client or outsourced accounting environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be well-versed in relevant computer accounting programs (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clients’ workflows simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Benefits

GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.

Headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan region with locations in Baltimore, MD and New York, GRF CPAs & Advisors is a full-service professional services firm providing clients with financial, tax and advisory solutions. For over 40 years, the firm has supported the financial and operational success of for-profit and tax-exempt organizations locally, nationally and around the world.

GRF CPAs & Advisors is recognized among Inside Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms, Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For and the Washington Business Journal’s Top 25 Accounting Firms. Accounting Today also honored the firm among their Firms to Watch and Top Firms in the Capital Region.