Staff Accountant, AP

Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Join Our Finance Team!

What You'll Do

As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will support a variety of accounting and accounts payable functions, including:

• Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, credit card transactions, and intercompany billings.
• Prepare timely and accurate check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Assist with annual IRS Form 1099 preparation and filing requirements.
• Perform monthly and annual escheatment activities, including reconciliations and due diligence communications.
• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support cash receipt and cash disbursement activities for National Guard associations.
• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis projects as needed.
• Respond to external audit requests and provide supporting documentation for assigned accounting areas.
• Collaborate with team members to strengthen financial processes and maintain compliance with accounting standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of corporate Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience working with Infor or another enterprise Accounts Payable system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage complex intercompany expense allocations and reconciliation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, Finance team members, and senior leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits we offer:

• health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• paid time off
• paid holidays (12)
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• professional development & tuition reimbursement
• career growth opportunities
• on-site gym and locker rooms (Alexandria, VA office only)
• friendly, collaborative culture

Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans' statuses, disabilities, and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact Human Resources (hr@afba.com). EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site). AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer.