Accounts Payable Specialist at Westat
Rockville, MD
About the Job
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our team to work on the Full-Cycle Accounts Payable process to handle vendor invoices (POs, and non-POs) from verification and coding through approval routing, data entry, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company guidelines.
This is a hybrid work arrangement, with working 3-days onsite at our corporate office. During peak processing time, you might be required to be onsite 4 to 5 days onsite.
Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate, timely, complete, and compliant processing of all related transactions including compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reconcile and allocate monthly corporate credit card statement transactions.
• Prioritize multiple deliverables in a time sensitive manner with accuracy, using excellent organizational skills.
• Reconcile vendor statements; research and correct discrepancies and resolve vendor account issues as required.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and collaborate with other department team members to effectively resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or finance role.
• Basic working knowledge of Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word.
• Government contract accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Procure to Pay process.
Preferred Qualifications:
• College degree is preferred.
• ERP proficiency preferably Deltek Costpoint experience.
Other Required Qualifications:
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to interact with vendors, staff, and other stakeholders professionally and compassionately.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our team to work on the Full-Cycle Accounts Payable process to handle vendor invoices (POs, and non-POs) from verification and coding through approval routing, data entry, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company guidelines.
This is a hybrid work arrangement, with working 3-days onsite at our corporate office. During peak processing time, you might be required to be onsite 4 to 5 days onsite.
Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate, timely, complete, and compliant processing of all related transactions including compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reconcile and allocate monthly corporate credit card statement transactions.
• Prioritize multiple deliverables in a time sensitive manner with accuracy, using excellent organizational skills.
• Reconcile vendor statements; research and correct discrepancies and resolve vendor account issues as required.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and collaborate with other department team members to effectively resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or finance role.
• Basic working knowledge of Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word.
• Government contract accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Procure to Pay process.
Preferred Qualifications:
• College degree is preferred.
• ERP proficiency preferably Deltek Costpoint experience.
Other Required Qualifications:
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to interact with vendors, staff, and other stakeholders professionally and compassionately.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
- Sick Leave (10 days per year)
- Holiday Leave (7 Government Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays)
- Professional Development
- Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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