Accounts Payable Clerk

Narrativestrategies invites qualified professionals to apply for the Full Time Accounts Payable Clerk position based in Washington, DC, supporting essential billing and payment workflows for our organization.

What This Role Involves

Join Narrativestrategies as an Accounts Payable Clerk in Washington, DC and become the reliable point of contact for processing supplier documents, validating expenses, and keeping financial records current in a full-time capacity. This position places you at the center of accurate, timely disbursements that keep operations running smoothly for third-party partners while following internal controls and standard accounting practices used by local employers filling Accounts Payable Clerk jobs in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system after confirming matching purchase orders and receiving documents
• Schedule and issue payments by check, ACH, or electronic transfer according to approved payment cycles and cash-flow priorities
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, or missing documentation through clear communication with suppliers and internal requesters
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly, identify outstanding items, and prepare adjusting entries needed to close the period
• Maintain organized digital and paper files of invoices, payment vouchers, and tax forms for audit readiness and year-end reporting
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries about payment status while protecting confidential financial information
• Assist with month-end accruals, 1099 preparation, and other period-end tasks that ensure clean accounts-payable balances

Who We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience performing accounts-payable or general-ledger support duties in a professional setting
• Working knowledge of common accounting platforms and spreadsheet tools used to track invoices and aging reports
• Strong numerical accuracy, organizational habits, and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with vendors and colleagues across departments
• Familiarity with fundamental accounting principles and US company payment policies preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in accounting or business administration is advantageous
• Reliable work ethic suited to a structured full-time schedule in the Washington, DC area

About Narrativestrategies

Narrativestrategies is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.