Hiring: Accounts Payable Specialist II - BOND Company: Institute for Defense Analyses Location: Alexandria, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:43:15 Target Skills & Keywords : Security Clearance About the job Experience: •2 year term position with the potential to become a permanent role. Required Skills: •Receives and reviews expense reports, purchase orders, vouchers, invoices, check requests and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with IDA financial policies, procedures and contractual requirements. •Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and makes modifications as necessary. •Codes, verifies and electronically enters accounts payable data into ledgers. •Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts, and serves as liaison between departments and vendors on the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries. •Monitors blanket purchase orders and periodically notifies departments of balances. •Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field, or Associate's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or High School diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to interact effectively with all levels of personnel. •Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks accurately and efficiently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet regularly recurring deadlines and act with discretion. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required. •Successful completion of a criminal background check is required. •Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave, 20 days paid time off, and relocation reimbursement. •Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our Nation’s warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL). •Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications. •A strong employee and corporate culture of work-life balance, including commitment to average 40-hour work weeks through flex time, partial telework options, and expectation of communication only during core business hours. •Located in Alexandria's high-tech corridor, IDA's Potomac Yard facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, workspaces and gym. Compensation: •$51,084 - $81,735 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!