Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

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Posting Period:

May 05, 2026 - Until Filled

Employee Type:

NEASO NEA Staff Organization, OO125 Business & Financial Services Department (BFS)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$83,141.00 - $127,427.00

Rank:

NEASO Rank 6

Position Details:

POSITION EMPHASIS:  Founded in 1857, the National Education Association (NEA) is America’s oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NEA proudly claims nearly 3 million members devoted to the following mission: to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education by preparing every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.  Our vision is a great public school for every student.  The NEA is also the single largest labor union in the United States, advocating for the excellent and equitable public education system that all students, educators, and communities deserve.   

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is essential to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

In this role, you will: 

• Process and verify payments for NEA entities, including invoice matching, vendor statement reconciliation, and disbursements via checks, ACH, and wires in accordance with internal policies and vendor terms. 

• Analyze and reconcile financial data, preparing monthly account reconciliations for AP and select balance sheet accounts, identifying variances, providing analysis, and supporting financial close activities. 

• Maintain vendor relationships by managing account records, resolving billing discrepancies, and responding promptly to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders. 

• Ensure compliance with NEA policies, GAAP, and internal controls by reviewing invoice coding, maintaining organized documentation, and supporting internal and external audits. 

• Support financial systems by providing end-user assistance, contributing to system upgrades, and developing training materials and process documentation. 

• Generate reports and documentation using query tools, and assist with audit preparation, 1099 processing, and year-end AP activities. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, receiving, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure timely, accurate processing of financial transactions. 

• Drive process improvements by identifying automation opportunities, enhancing workflows, and