Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a trusted government contracting partner dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and supporting our clients with integrity and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our Accounts Payable Department. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely payments while maintaining strict compliance with government contracting regulations and standards.
The AP Specialist will oversee the full cycle accounts payable process with an emphasis on government contracting compliance. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in handling 2-way and 3-way match purchase orders, subcontractor invoicing, unallowable cost review, and adherence to FAR principles. This position requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate across departments, vendors, and subcontractors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Review and process vendor, consultant, and subcontractor invoices, ensuring compliance with DDC policy, federal regulations, FAR standards, and contractual terms.

· Accurately process 2-way and 3-way matched purchase orders (POs), validating against contracts and budgets.

· Ensure subcontractor invoices comply with government contracting rules and highlight/track unallowable costs as required.

· Process high-priority employee expense reimbursements in compliance with company policies and government audit requirements.

· Maintain vendor records ensuring 1099 reporting compliance.

· Reconcile vendor accounts and prepare monthly account statements.

· Prepare cash requirements reports for vendor and employee payments.

· Execute weekly vendor and employee payments via e-check, ACH, and online payment portals.

· Generate and submit NACHA files for ACH processing in banking portals.

· Maintain organized and audit-ready electronic filing systems to support compliance and DCAA audits.

· Act as liaison between internal teams, vendors, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies.

· Support audit requests and assist with documentation for DCAA and other government oversight agencies.

· Perform other duties as assigned to support the accounting team and corporate objectives.

Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR High School Diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant AP experience.

· Required: Experience in a government contracting environment, with demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DCAA compliance, and unallowable cost principles.

· Experience with full cycle accounts payable, including 2-way and 3-way PO matching, subcontractor invoicing, and vendor management.

· Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Deltek CostPoint and/or JAMIS Prime ERP strongly preferred.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

· Ability to manage priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a trusted government contracting partner dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and supporting our clients with integrity and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our Accounts Payable Department. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely payments while maintaining strict compliance with government contracting regulations and standards.
The AP Specialist will oversee the full cycle accounts payable process with an emphasis on government contracting compliance. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in handling 2-way and 3-way match purchase orders, subcontractor invoicing, unallowable cost review, and adherence to FAR principles. This position requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate across departments, vendors, and subcontractors.