Hiring: Accounts Payable Specialist III Company: Institute for Defense Analyses Location: Alexandria, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:43:14 Target Skills & Keywords : Security Clearance About the job Required Skills: •Receives and reviews expense reports, vendor 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 payment requests; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and makes modifications as necessary. •Ensures invoices are appropriately coded and cost are appropriately allocated based on vendor invoice and company policy. •Enter voucher into the financial system through a system preprocessor or manual entry. •Processes vendor or employee payment by EFT or check if applicable •Enters and updates vendor information in the financial system ensuring appropriate tax and banking documentation is received. •Serves as liaison between departments and vendors on the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries •May provide task-specific support, training and guidance to new and/or lower level accounts payable staff, as appropriate. Qualifications: •Associate’s degree and four years of relevant experience; or high school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree and three 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 may be 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: •$56,254 - $90,007 / 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!