Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for a team based in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can quickly contribute in a hands-on environment, maintain strong responsiveness during the workday, and help keep vendor and invoice workflows running smoothly. The role requires prior experience with Tipalti and a solid understanding of invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor administration.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including receiving, reviewing, and processing invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Assign correct accounting codes to invoices and confirm supporting documentation is complete before submission for payment.
• Maintain vendor records by handling new vendor setup requests and updating account details as needed.
• Support payment operations by preparing check runs and helping ensure disbursements are completed in a timely manner.
• Serve as a day-to-day resource for accounts payable questions and remain accessible through Teams during business hours.
• Assist with Tipalti-related activities by helping stabilize processes, resolve issues, and support ongoing adoption within the AP workflow.
• Monitor invoice queues and follow up on outstanding items to reduce delays and improve processing efficiency.• Previous experience in accounts payable with responsibility for invoice processing and payment support.
• Hands-on proficiency with Tipalti is required.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and work within established accounting procedures.
• Experience coordinating vendor setup and maintaining vendor master data.
• Familiarity with check runs and routine disbursement activities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable using Teams or similar tools to respond promptly to operational questions during the workday.