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Corporate Accountant I (Term Contract) (15300, Grade 18) The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

• Finance
• 4.2 Riverdale, MD Job Details Contract $26.44
• $46.

83 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible spending account Qualifications Accounting systems Purchase orders Financial data reconciliation Account maintenance Customer service Bachelor's degree in finance Spreadsheets Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Public Administration Bachelor's degree Financial records management Financial record maintenance Data entry Invoice data entry Infor Bachelor's degree in public administration Business Administration 1 year Bachelor's degree in accounting Business Non-profit experience Purchasing management systems (technically supported) Accounting error correction Accounting Entry level Documentation reviews Lawson Full Job Description Description 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. Examples of Important Duties . Accounts Payable Processing Support 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. Accounting Review and 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 Operational Accounts Payable Backfill

• 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.

Working Conditions:

Office setting; primarily sedentary work requiring light physical effort. May require occasional overtime during high-volume processing periods or project-related deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Supplemental Information Classification Specification Corporate Accountant I May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. This position may involve seasonal weekend work and seasonal work schedule adjustments. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects. The ability to lift 100 pounds is desirable. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.