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

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a term-contract Corporate Accountant I to support its Accounting Division. The role maintains Accounts Payable operations through invoice processing, payment support, account coding review, documentation, reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and customer service during high-volume periods.

What you'll do:

• 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 they're looking for:

• 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
• 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

Benefits:

• Deferred Compensation IRC 457 plan (MissionSquare)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs
• Medical insurance: Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
• Medical insurance: UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• CVS Caremark Prescription Plan
• Medical Account flexible spending account with a maximum annual contribution of $3,300
• Dependent Care Account flexible spending account with a maximum annual contribution of $7,500
• Accrued leave: 75 hours (based upon worked hours)
• 10 holidays per year; 7.5 days if scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week, or 5.0 days if scheduled to work less than 37.5 hours per week
• Credit Union