Accounting Analyst

Schneider Electric•UNAVAILABLE, DC

14d•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 a focus on daily banking and cash activity and multi-state sales and use tax reporting. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, the analyst will support month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations and partner with project managers, finance leaders, and intercompany and external support services to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. The role also supports external audits by preparing schedules and documentation and responding to auditor requests accurately and on time. The position works hybrid at the Columbia, Maryland office and requires U.S. citizenship. The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and must uphold ethics and compliance standards and safeguard sensitive and controlled government information. The role supports classified and unclassified federal programs. The expected annual pay range is USD 86,400–129,600, including base pay and short-term incentives. The full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; flexible work arrangements; paid family leaves; well-being programs; 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off per year; incentives; company share ownership; a 401(k) with match; career development resources; volunteer leave; and military leave benefits.

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, ideally across multiple states.
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, with the 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 across multiple states.
SAP S/4HANA experience 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 line with company policies, segregation-of-duties requirements, and the chart of authority, maintaining clear, 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.