Accountant II

Accountant II

Job
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division:
Financial Operations Directorate
Facility:
Frederick: ATRF

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.

The Financial Operations Directorate (FOD) within Leidos Biomedical Research (L ) is committed to ensuring the financial integrity of the Frederick National Laboratory by providing timely, accurate, and relevant finance information to internal and external stakeholders. Our team collaborates to effectively monitor and manage fiscal resources in a responsible, compliant, and professional manner in a dynamic environment. We adhere to applicable contract, regulatory, and compliance requirements while supporting the broader mission of the FNL.

• Costpoint Billing Analyst (Accounting II)
• L  is seeking a detail-oriented Costpoint Billing Analyst to support billing operations for government contracts, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and cost-reimbursable programs.
• This role is ideal for an early-career accounting or finance professional looking to deepen their expertise in government contracting and financial analysis.
• This position will report directly to the Assistant Controller and will work under general supervision at our Advanced Technology Research Facility in Frederick, Maryland.

• 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

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of accounting related experience is required
• 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)
• Preferred a 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 skills, 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…