Accounting Clerk

Location: 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 USA. The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases. Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

About the role

The mission of the Financial Management Group is to administer a financial management program to the National Cancer Institute and other agencies utilizing NCI’s prime contract with Leidos Biomedical Research; to establish fiscal policies to ensure accountability for government funds; provide high quality financial reporting and analysis to assist in managing fiscal resources; and deliver quality financial support and customer service to both our internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Process 3-way match purchase order invoices
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Voucher research, approval, and corrections
• Resolve discrepancies regarding purchase orders, receiving, and invoices
• Maintain vendor relations
• Reconcile vendor statements, correcting discrepancies and maintaining aged payables
• Respond to vendor inquiries giving status of invoices and payment verifications
• Research and correct input exceptions
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with other projects as needed
• Independently review, verify, and process a wide range of accounting invoices; apply standard accounting principles and practices in resolving unusual or unique problems
• Communicate effectively with internal/external clients and vendors
• Utilize basic accounting and computer-based accounting systems

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience in an accounting environment
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office software including MS Excel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, research and resolution skills, and data analysis
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or other accounting systems
• Current Public Trust

Pay

The posted pay range for this job is $45,900.00 - $67,400.00 USD. This range is a full-time equivalent salary and serves as a guideline; actual compensation will be based on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement