Accounts Payable Clerk III

Accounts Payable Clerk III ( resumes due September 21^nd)
Location: Washington DC On-Site 20515
Full-time 40 hrs. per week / Temporary
Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday - Friday
Dates: October 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (could go longer or eventually perm)
Must be able to commute to Washington DC (Capitol Hill) daily 20515
Must be a US Citizen and able to pass a background check.
Please ensure that you read the job description carefully and ensure that your experience and resume reflect the required skills and abilities listed below for the role.
Compensation: $28.51/hr. + 5.42/hr. Health & Welfare
Overview
Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support an array of duties related to Finance and Accounts Payable activities during the transition to the 120th Congress.
Scope of Work:

• Accounts Payable processing and Customer follow-up
• Account Reconciliation and Analysis
• Phone and Satellite office coverage
• Quality Assurance and issue resolution
• Other duties assigned, special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred but related work experience will be considered as a substitute.
• 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Customer Service, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment with demonstrable skill with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Experience being able to reconcile account information.
• Experience working in a Customer Service or Accounting environment, preferably in Accounts Payable.
• Proficiency in various automated financial systems and state-of-the-art accounting software programs. Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Coupa Financial Systems preferred. .
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be a US Citizen

Duties:
Accounts Payableo

• Review and/or approve a high volume of vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and vouchers with required documentation for compliance with House rules and regulations.

• Obtain W-9 information for vendor payments.
• Process financial data into the PeopleSoft and Coupa Financial Systems.
• Communicate with House offices regarding outstanding voucher documentation and other payment issues. o Assist with vendor and House office inquiries regarding status of payment.
• Research and resolve exceptions identified in monthly quality assurance efforts.
• Handle volume of customer inquiries via email, phone, and in-person with an end goal of 100% customer satisfaction.

Other duties as assigned.

Reconciliation and Analysis

Work closely with customers to provide reconciliation assistance with Monthly Financial Statements as well as general budget reporting.

Deliverables:

• Status reports on work accomplished and issues and resolutions identified, as requested.
• Reports completed as requested.

Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Customer-friendly, team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Adept in reconciling customer account information with an ability to review and apply financial policies and procedures for payment submission

References: Please provide 3 references (within 3 years preferred) to include the company name, name of reference, title of reference, and a working telephone number with your resume.