The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk (A/P Clerk) at its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, to support its Finance team.

The A/P Clerk reports directly to the Assistant Director of Accounting and is responsible for the overall payables process to ensure that company expenditures & payments are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

Characteristics:

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to ensure accurate work.
Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities:

Process accounts payable accurately and timely using proper accounting principles and in compliance with IJ financial policies and tax regulations
Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, approval, coding, and accuracy before payment
Process staff expense reports for reimbursement timely and review compliance with travel and reimbursement policies
Process staff corporate credit card reports timely and review compliance with travel and credit card policies
Research and resolve invoice, reimbursement, payment, and credit card discrepancies
Communicate professionally with vendors and staff regarding payment status, discrepancies, and inquiries
Maintain updated vendor records, including contracts, tax forms, payment information, and related documentation
Prepare and process weekly check payment activities and other approved payment methods
Process 1099 forms and maintain supporting documentation for compliance and audit needs
Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred
One to two years of accounts payable experience preferred
Understanding of basic accounting principles, accounts payable procedures, documentation, and internal controls
Experience with accounting software and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Experience with Sage Intacct and Concur preferred
Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and communicate professionally with employees and vendors

Benefits:

Hybrid work schedule
Flexible work hours with our core business hours
Smart casual dress code; casual Fridays
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
HSA employer contributions
401(k) with employer matches
Generous PTO including a paid personal day and 12 paid holidays

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and a cover letter on why you are interested in working at IJ and detailing how your experience will ensure success in this position.

IJ is an equal opportunity employer.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a diverse workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

To learn more about our culture and benefits, visit our Working at IJ page. No phone calls please.

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Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

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