Hiring: Remote Accounts Payable Associate (Work from Home)

Overview
AIR is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join our Corporate Finance Office (CFO), a dynamic workplace with a clear agenda to develop a service-oriented organization in line with the business. It is composed of a strong team of co-workers and challenging varied roles that aim to stretch and expand the value CFO delivers within AIR.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely in the United States or from one of our U.S. office locations.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:

Audit a high volume of expense reports, with a detailed focus on:Compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Validating appropriate authorizations and coding
Confirming required documentation is attached per policy and for all policy related exceptions
Reviewing for appropriate business purpose supporting the reimbursement request
Verifying per diem rates and proper reimbursement calculations

Provide excellent and responsive customer service to internal clients and assist with questions
Communicate and escalate to management any anomalies, questionable patterns and trends identified during the expense report review process
Other duties as assigned
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on institutional needs

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of Account Payable experience or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics with a minimum of  3 years of Accounts Payable experience
Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Solid experience and understanding of expense report policies and procedures and the end-to-end reimbursement process
Advanced skills in MS Excel, including experience with large data sets
High level of proficiency in accounting systems (preferably Deltek Costpoint and Cognos analytics)
Experience processing expense reports for international travel highly desirable but not required

Skills:

High attention to detail and strong work ethic
Ability to provide high level customer service in a high volume and fast-moving team environment
Flexible and adaptable to prevailing circumstances
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator continually demonstrating sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaborate as a member of team, while prioritizing multiple objectives to consistently meet project’s established timelines

Disclosures:

AIR requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a legally required exemption from AIR, as a condition of employment.  AIR will ask candidates to verify their vaccination status only after a conditional offer of employment is made.  Applicants should not provide information about their vaccination status or need for exemption prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment from AIR

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $50,000 – $80,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
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American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

American Institutes for Research’s commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.

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