Accounts Payable Technician HQ GS
The Accounts Payable Technician supports company-wide payment processing by accurately reviewing and organizing incoming invoices. This entry-level finance role involves high-volume invoice processing, matching purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and contributing to process improvements within a dynamic environment at Confidential Client Headquarters.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Accounts Payable Technician role supports company-wide payment processing by reviewing, organizing, and ensuring the accuracy of incoming invoices. Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and processing a high volume of invoices with strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Routing invoices to appropriate approvers and company locations
- Matching purchase orders to receipts to confirm correct payment amounts
- Researching invoice history, vendor accounts, and payment methods to resolve discrepancies
- Managing multiple work queues and adapting to shifting priorities or system updates
- Communicating with internal teams to resolve issues and keep payments on schedule
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and workflows
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Experience & Skills
- 0–3+ years related experience preferred; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
- Prior office, administrative, or accounting exposure is helpful
- Experience with accounts payable processes or internships in finance is a plus
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred but not required
- Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, business systems)
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume work
- Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on repetitive tasks early in the role
- Clear written and verbal communication; dependable work ethic and attendance
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Travel required: None
- Overtime: May be required during peak periods (e.g., year-end)
- Growth: Opportunities to advance into senior Accounts Payable, accounting, procurement, or finance-support roles
- Compliance: Offers may be conditioned on successful completion of pre-employment checks where permitted by law
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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