Peace Corps
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Peace Corps, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
EnCompass is a women-owned business offering innovative, customized solutions for leadership, capacity strengthening, technical assistance, and monitoring and evaluation. We have experience in more than 70 countries and a team of more than 1,300 staff and consultants around the globe. We partner with government and multilateral agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporations around the world, offering thought leadership, diversity, and technical expertise in education, gender and inclusive development, global health, human rights, and food security.Duties
Position Description
EnCompass LLC is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Accounts Payable activities within the Accounting Department of our fast-growing company. This full-time position is located at the EnCompass HQ office in Silver Spring, MD, and follows the EnCompass flexible hybrid work model with split time between telework and the office. Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.Responsibilities
Essential functions:
Enter vouchers in accounting system, listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures.Set-up and maintain the vendor content in the accounting system.Process domestic and international travel expense reports adhering to government regulations.Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and prepare documentation for files.Assist in corporate credit card reconciliation and ensure correct accounting codes and submission of required documentation for all transactions.Oversee integrity of accounts payable electronic files and documents.Coordinate and prepare pertinent information for external accounting firm and auditors.Provide excellent customer service and problem resolution for both internal and external partners.Assist with monitoring and responding to requests submitted to finance email box.Assist accounting team as needed with special projects.Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma and 10 years of experience;Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience;Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience;Master’s degree and 4 years of experience.Experience and Skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting.Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint; recent experience (last 3-5 years) is a MUST.Knowledge of US Government contracts REQUIRED.Experience working with foreign currencies a must.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail resulting in work reflecting a high degree of accuracy.Exhibits dependability, reliability and a willingness to work outside required set hours when deadlines require.Resourceful, and able to work independently.Team player and collaborator.Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information, ensuring it is handled securely and in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.Excellent management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet required deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Communicates credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.Ability to work in an appreciative, strengths-based environment.Application instructions
Before responding to this announcement, please review the RPCV Career Link Terms of Use. The Peace Corps is not able to confirm the legitimacy of every position posted to the jobs board and we ask everyone to use caution when contacting and/or sharing information with any organization while seeking employment.Equal Opportunity Employment
The posting employer has certified that this announcement complies with Peace Corps’ Equal Opportunity Employment policy. The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized complaint procedure.
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Position Description
EnCompass LLC is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Accounts Payable activities within the Accounting Department of our fast-growing company. This full-time position is located at the EnCompass HQ office in Silver Spring, MD, and follows the EnCompass flexible hybrid work model with split time between telework and the office. Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.Responsibilities
Essential functions:
Enter vouchers in accounting system, listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures.Set-up and maintain the vendor content in the accounting system.Process domestic and international travel expense reports adhering to government regulations.Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and prepare documentation for files.Assist in corporate credit card reconciliation and ensure correct accounting codes and submission of required documentation for all transactions.Oversee integrity of accounts payable electronic files and documents.Coordinate and prepare pertinent information for external accounting firm and auditors.Provide excellent customer service and problem resolution for both internal and external partners.Assist with monitoring and responding to requests submitted to finance email box.Assist accounting team as needed with special projects.Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma and 10 years of experience;Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience;Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience;Master’s degree and 4 years of experience.Experience and Skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting.Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint; recent experience (last 3-5 years) is a MUST.Knowledge of US Government contracts REQUIRED.Experience working with foreign currencies a must.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail resulting in work reflecting a high degree of accuracy.Exhibits dependability, reliability and a willingness to work outside required set hours when deadlines require.Resourceful, and able to work independently.Team player and collaborator.Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information, ensuring it is handled securely and in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.Excellent management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet required deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Communicates credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.Ability to work in an appreciative, strengths-based environment.Application instructions
Before responding to this announcement, please review the RPCV Career Link Terms of Use. The Peace Corps is not able to confirm the legitimacy of every position posted to the jobs board and we ask everyone to use caution when contacting and/or sharing information with any organization while seeking employment.Equal Opportunity Employment
The posting employer has certified that this announcement complies with Peace Corps’ Equal Opportunity Employment policy. The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized complaint procedure.
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