Institute for Defense Analyses · 1 week ago
Accounts Payable Accountant
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expThe Institute for Defense Analyses is a non-profit organization supporting the nation's warfighters. The AP Accountant (Travel) role focuses on managing corporate travel programs, processing reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with travel policies and regulations.
AerospaceNational SecurityNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reconcile a variety of travel-related and accounts payable accounts as part of period close
Investigate and resolve ACH returns related to travel and reimbursements
Record transportation and lodging costs associated with bookings made through the corporate travel agency
Serve as the primary administrator for Concur and corporate credit card program
Process, reconcile, and audit corporate credit card accounts to ensure accurate usage and policy compliance
Act as a primary point of contact for employees and accounting staff regarding travel policy questions, reimbursement issues, booking discrepancies, and related corrections
Manage special travel-related programs such as Trustee and Director travel processing, as well as other assigned corporate travel initiatives
Monitor travel card activity for timely reconciliation, proper documentation, and accurate compliance with IDA’s travel policy and federal regulations
Manage IDA’s corporate travel policies and procedures
Perform other travel and AP duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field plus 3-5 years of accounts payable experience
Experience with Costpoint and Concur
Proficient in managing and handling electronic documents and using Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and interact effectively with all levels of personnel
Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks accurately and efficiently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet regularly recurring deadlines and act with discretion
Successful completion of a criminal background check is required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
Benefits
Diverse health insurance options
Generous 10% contribution to retirement
6 weeks 100% paid parental leave
20 days paid time off
Relocation reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Internal and external trainings
Funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications
Commitment to average 40-hour work weeks through flex time
Partial telework options
Expectation of communication only during core business hours
Employer contributes $300/month (IRS max) to commuter benefits
Company
Institute for Defense Analyses
Institute for Defense Analyses is an organization that offers security and science policy questions objective analysis services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mario Wong, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Alane Struss
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-04-09
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