Accounting Analyst

Schneider Electric Federal • Columbia, MD

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric Federal is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support day-to-day accounting operations for its U.S. Federal Government business, with an emphasis on daily banking and cash activity and multi-state sales and use tax reporting. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, the analyst will contribute hands-on support to month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, working with project managers, finance leaders, and intercompany and external support services to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. The position also supports external audit reviews by preparing schedules and documentation and responding to auditor requests accurately and on time.

The role is based in a hybrid work arrangement at the Columbia, Maryland office. U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen and to safeguard sensitive and controlled government information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax reporting and filing.
• Experience processing and reconciling daily banking activity, including cash receipts, ACH, and wire transactions.
• Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606, revenue recognized over time) and contract asset/liability concepts.
• Exposure to an ERP system and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, and ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced close environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Commitment to Schneider Electric Federal’s ethics and compliance standards and to safeguarding sensitive and controlled government information.
• Ability to work hybrid at the Columbia, MD office.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry or government contracting background is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax reporting and filing across multiple states is preferred.
• SAP S/4HANA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and record daily bank activity, including ACH, wire, and lockbox receipts; apply customer cash; post bank clearing entries; and prepare bank reconciliations in SAP S/4HANA.
• Prepare and file monthly and periodic sales and use tax returns across multiple states; accrue use tax on vendor purchases; maintain exemption certificates; and support tax accrual reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries and accruals, perform balance sheet account reconciliations, and research and explain account fluctuations within close deadlines.
• Assist with GR/IR and AP clearing, vendor payment support, customer remittance research, and resolution of unapplied cash and open items.
• Execute assigned key internal controls in accordance with company policies, segregation-of-duties requirements, and the chart of authority, while maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors and internal reviews, and respond to requests accurately and on time.
• Work with project managers, finance leaders, and intercompany and external support services to resolve billing, cost, and cash questions.
• Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level