Accountant II

Program Description

The Financial Operations Directorate (FOD) within Leidos Biomedical Research (L ) is committed to ensuring the financial integrity of the Frederick National Laboratory. The team collaborates to monitor and manage fiscal resources in a responsible, compliant, professional manner while supporting the broader mission of the FNL. We adhere to applicable contract, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

• Costpoint Billing Analyst (Accounting II)
• Support billing operations for government contracts, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and cost‑reimbursable programs.
• Deepen expertise in government contracting and financial analysis.
• Report directly to the Assistant Controller.

• Prepare and review complex invoices in compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
• Analyze unbilled receivables and resolve billing discrepancies using Costpoint reports.
• Research and respond to internal and external billing inquiries.
• Collaborate with project teams, contracts, and accounts payable to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Support collections efforts and help resolve outstanding issues.

• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports.
• Evaluate and enter contract modifications and assess their accounting impact.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as necessary.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or four (4) years of relevant experience. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting‑related experience.
• Strong data entry and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• US Government Contract experience including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Minimum of two (2) years of general accounting with responsibility for general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, cost accounting, or accounts receivable.
• Previous experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Prior experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, research, and resolution skills, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate‑level Excel skills.
• Current Public Trust.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay range: 59,600.00 – 87,633.00 USD. The posted pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity and market data. Salary is full‑time equivalent and may vary for part‑time positions.