Corporate Accountant I (Term Contract) (15300, Grade 18)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission • Riverdale, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Finance, Accounting Division is seeking a term-contract Corporate Accountant I to maintain continuity of Accounts Payable operations through invoice processing, payment support, account coding review, documentation, reconciliation, and customer service. This entry-level professional accounting position will review supporting records, maintain tracking information, resolve routine discrepancies, and help manage high-volume Accounts Payable workload. The assignment is intended to provide temporary operational coverage while preserving timely and accurate service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or any related field.
• One (1) year of experience in accounting that includes work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• Accounts Payable experience in a government, public sector, nonprofit, or large organizational setting.
• Experience using Infor/Lawson ERP or another ERP, financial management, procurement, or accounts payable system.
• Experience with invoice processing, purchase orders, travel reimbursements, vendor payments, account coding, payment documentation, Microsoft Excel, and working under high-volume deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Verify check requests, invoices, travel advances, reimbursements, and miscellaneous payment requests for proper documentation, authorization, account coding, and compliance with guidelines.
• Assist with invoice entry, invoice review, payment processing support, and Accounts Payable documentation.
• Examine accounting records and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with account review, data entry, routine reconciliation activities, correction of routine discrepancies, and maintenance of spreadsheets and tracking file.
• Provide temporary operational support to help maintain Accounts Payable workload coverage.
• Assist with high-volume processing periods, documentation needs, reconciliation support, and other routine Accounts Payable workload demands.

What This Job Offers

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