Accounts Payable Associate, Customer Service (Temp-to-Perm)

Our client, a well-respected Research Firm, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable & Customer Service Associate to join our Corporate Finance Office (CFO), a dynamic workplace with a clear agenda to develop a service-oriented organization in line with the business. It is composed of a strong team of co-workers and challenging varied roles that aim to stretch and expand the value CFO delivers within AIR.
 
We value the experiences of every member of our institution, from entry level to executive. As part of our collaborative, learning-oriented team, you’ll be encouraged to grow in your career, develop additional skills, and progress professionally.
 

 Responsibilities:
 
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Provide excellent and responsive customer service to vendors, suppliers, and internal clients.
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries related to accounts payable.
- Communicate and escalate sensitive or complex client issues promptly to management as well as provide insight into areas of responsibility.
- Verify invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors and internal departments.
- Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transfers.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records.
- Assist with month-end closing procedures.
- Promote compliance with AIR policies and procedures.
- Contribute to special projects or assignments.
- Other duties as assigned. 
 
Qualifications:
 
The responsibilities for the position include:

• Provide excellent and responsive customer service to vendors, suppliers, and internal clients.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries related to accounts payable.
• Communicate and escalate sensitive or complex client issues promptly to management as well as provide insight into areas of responsibility.
• Verify invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transfers.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Promote compliance with AIR policies and procedures.
• Contribute to special projects or assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.
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The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.