Accountant - Greenbelt, MD
About The Position
The Accountant performs a variety of accounting functions in support of the GSFC Program Management Office and the AMMS finance and accounting group. The role handles accounts payable, vendor payments, customer billings, reconciliations, system entries, and related accounting processes, including work in Costpoint and AMMS. The position also supports process changes resulting from AMMS upgrades or modifications and performs other duties as assigned. The work is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment. The employee must be able to view a computer monitor for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation can be made for people with disabilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a valid unrestricted driver’s license, successful completion of a background screening, and possession of or ability to obtain a public trust clearance before employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or another related field.
- At least 4 years of successful accounting experience, including accounts payable, job costing, general ledger, reconciliation, billing, and report generation.
- Experience using general ledger accounting software packages such as Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, SAP, Great Plain, or PeopleSoft.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly developed analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment while optimizing individual performance and contribution.
- Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license without special restrictions.
- Must successfully complete a background screening.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a public trust clearance before employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
- Must be able to view a computer monitor for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable vouchers.
- Enter accounts payable in Costpoint, including voucher creation and system entry.
- Complete weekly check and ACH processes to pay vendors.
- Perform weekly TRAX billing.
- Prepare monthly contract services customer billings, such as those for Office Moves.
- Reconcile the Accounts Payable Trial Balance to the General Ledger.
- Serve as backup for the Daily Extract and Inventory Pool Manager.
- Set up new GL numbers in AMMS.
- Verify that sales orders for auto parts, freight, and furniture are processed for customers.
- Manage the vendor database in AMMS.
- Create scripts (detailed directions) for new processes resulting from AMMS upgrades or modifications.
- Process bi-weekly cost vouchers and billing in Costpoint and submit them to the Government financial system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
