Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable

Job Title: Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Chantilly, VA/ Hybrid / 2–4 days onsite per week

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard business hours

Compensation: $110,000 – $115,000 / Annually

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Overview

A growing organization is seeking an Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable to lead a small AP team while remaining hands-on in daily operations. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced AP leader who enjoys balancing team management, process oversight, and transactional accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers visibility to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a complex accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a remote Accounts Payable team of 3
• Oversee day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing and vendor payments
• Review and perform AP reconciliations to the General Ledger
• Oversee check runs and maintain accurate payment activity
• Reconcile monthly corporate credit card activity
• Manage travel and expense reporting processes
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and communication
• Support process improvement initiatives and internal controls
• Partner with finance leadership on cash discussions and other accounting-related matters
• Work across multiple accounting/ERP systems in support of AP operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related Business field preferred
• 6–8+ years of experience managing accounting or accounts payable staff
• Strong background in full-cycle Accounts Payable operations
• Experience with AP reconciliations to the General Ledger
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills, especially with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Prior experience in a government contracting environment strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or active CPA track
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Experience with Concur expense reporting
• Broader accounting knowledge beyond AP

Ideal Profile

• Hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring and developing a team
• Strong operational accounting background
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
• Able to manage competing priorities and support a remote team effectively
• Confident partnering with senior finance leadership

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule with 2–4 onsite days per week
• Comprehensive benefits package offered
• Replacement hire with strong visibility and long-term opportunity

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.