Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Positions in the D.C. Area
Whitman Associates has been connecting candidates with AP/AR jobs throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia since 1972. We’ve helped connect thousands of job seekers with employers in need of help with keeping invoices, vendor payments, customer balances and financial records on schedule.
Many smaller accounting teams need employees who can move comfortably between payables, receivables and general ledger tasks in QuickBooks and other accounting software packages.
Review our job listings to see which positions are currently available.
Build Your Accounting Career
Entry-level AP/AR jobs can provide hands-on experience with invoicing, reconciliations, payment processing and financial reporting. As your skills grow, you may move into senior specialist roles, accounts receivable manager jobs or staff accounting work.
Customer communication takes up a meaningful part of the receivables role. You may explain the different components of an invoice, trace a missing payment or contact an account holder with an outstanding balance. Payables work centers more heavily on vendor records, invoicing issues and internal approval procedures.
What Employers Look for in AP/AR Candidates
Employers filling AP/AR jobs need candidates who can work quickly and accurately. Accounting software, such as QuickBooks knowledge helps, but hiring teams also pay close attention to how you investigate discrepancies, follow approval procedures and communicate when information is missing.
The work within accounts payable and receivable positions commonly includes:
- Entering invoices and coding bills.
- Making purchase orders, receipts and vendor statements.
- Posting customer payments and updating account balances.
- Following up on overdue invoices.
- Reconciling accounts and preparing aging reports.
- Supporting an accounts receivable staff accountant or accounting manager.
How Whitman Associates Supports Accounting Candidates
Whitman Associates reviews your experience, software knowledge and career goals before considering you for an accounting role. For AP/AR jobs, that may include discussing your work with accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Excel, invoice systems, reconciliations and customer or vendor communication.
Placement for all accounts payable and accounts receivable jobs is based on experience and requirements of the role. Our team looks at the responsibilities of the job and the expectations of the employers to see where you can contribute effectively.
Temporary, Temp-to-Hire and Permanent Accounting Roles
Whitman Associates places candidates in a wide range of roles:
- Temporary roles for leave coverage and seasonal volume.
- Temp-to-hire positions that allow both sides to evaluate long-term fit.
- Permanent roles with ongoing responsibility and room to grow.
Some accounting temp jobs can lead to longer assignments or permanent employment.
Find Your Next Accounting Role
Your next accounting opportunity may begin with our current job listings.
Contact our placement team at (202) 659-2111 to learn more about relevant AP/AR jobs in the Washington, D.C., area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QuickBooks required for every AP or AR position?
No. Employers use different accounting platforms, so QuickBooks isn’t a requirement across the board. Your experience with spreadsheets and financial records may still qualify you for the role.
What experience helps candidates qualify for AP and AR work?
Experience with invoicing, payment posting, reconciliations, customer account follow-up and financial software can help. Higher-level roles may also require reporting experience or a college degree in Accounting.
