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Decision Information Resources (DIR)

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1984

Decision Information Resources (DIR) is a small, research-focused consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas (with an office in Rockville, Maryland) that provides high-quality research, evaluation, and technical assistance to support informed and equitable decision-making. DIR specializes in primary data collection methods—surveys (including large-scale CATI), school and classroom observations, student assessments, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative approaches—and emphasizes people-centered, methodologically sound, and contextually informed analyses. Its permanent staff includes Ph. D. and master’s level researchers, analysts, project directors, and program specialists, and it augments capacity with nationally recognized subject matter experts. DIR serves sectors including education, workforce development, health, and community engagement, delivering structured data files, rigorous reporting, and customized technical support to improve program effectiveness and policy decisions.

📋 Description

• Process vendor and consultant invoices in a timely and accurate manner • Ensure proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation • Execute ACH payments and maintain payment schedules • Process and reconcile employee expense reports (e.g., Amex) • Ensure compliance with company policies and federal guidelines (FTR as applicable) • Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner • Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready documentation • Ensure all payments are properly supported and recorded • Adhere to internal controls and approval workflows • Serve as primary contact for vendor payment inquiries • Communicate professionally and efficiently regarding payment status, missing documentation, discrepancies • Identify inefficiencies in AP processes and support improvement in payment timelines, documentation consistency, workflow clarity • Utilize Costpoint for invoice entry, payment processing, data validation • Maintain accuracy of vendor records and coding structures • Utilize AI tools to draft vendor communications, organize and summarize documentation, streamline repetitive workflows • Support adoption of efficient tools and processes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred • Associate’s degree in Accounting acceptable ONLY if: o Minimum 2+ years of Costpoint-specific AP experience , and GovCon 2-3 years accounting, and GovCon AP experience • Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP (non-negotiable) • Experience in government contracting environment preferred