Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist (FHI Clinical)

Locations: USA-Remote (Any)
Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition Id: Requisition – 2022202290

FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Full vaccination is currently defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Booster doses are not required at this time.

Summary of the Position:
The Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure accounts payable are processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations and company policies. The Accounts Payable Specialist will have excellent time management skills to ensure all daily and monthly deadlines are met.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for end-to-end AP process and accountable to both internal and external customers, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and employees.
• Maintains accounts payable records and associated filing systems; enters data into systems; updates and reconciles accounts, compiles documentation, and generates reports.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
• Provide audit/research support by preparing supporting invoices/documentation, including canceled check copies, as necessary.
• Reconcile all corporate cards monthly and ensure the corporate account remains in good standing.
• Assist in standardizing procedures to generate efficiency in-house and assist in creating internal templates to be used by the company.
• Assisting with annual audit as needed; provide support files created during the fiscal year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Costpoint experience in a government contracting environment referred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounts payables principles and practices required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to adapt to a changing environment with a sense of urgency.
• A detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills for interfacing with vendors, colleagues, and management.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, or its international equivalent. In lieu of degree, equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
• Preferred Job-related Experience: 4+ years of full cycle accounts payable experience with a minimum of 3 years in a government contracting environment.
• Special Position Requirements: Costpoint/Deltek, Microsoft Suite capabilities to include Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word.

Physical Expectations:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move 5-15 lbs.; or 2.26 – 6.8 kg.

Travel Requirements:

• Expected travel time is less than 10% for this position.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned with or without notice.

FHI Clinical, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others and yourself.

About Us
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.

FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.