Accountant Level 1

PDS Defense; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

DailyPay

Medical coverage plan

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Accountant Level 1 to support financial operations. The role focuses on proxy disclosures, 1099 processing, and internal controls, with SAP-based month-end close and accrual activities.

A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position is on-site in Bethesda, with benefits varying by contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of business experience with strong analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with knowledge of accounting entries and their impacts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing proxy disclosure information for board members' cash, deferred, and other compensation.
• Prepare 1099 letters for non-employees, executives, and current or former board members.
• Support SOX 404 internal control as a control owner.
• Process and review non-PO payment requests; support customers' payment inquiries; upload supporting documentation to SharePoint; monitor payments progress.
• Review, edit, and log non-PO payment requests that arrive in the inbox.
• Perform account reconciliations, record journal entries in SAP and month-end closing activities.
• Help prepare and verify the FY 2026 accrual template.
• Undertake special projects as assigned from management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial/Accounting

Accountant Level 1, Posted: 11/5/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 227072

Job Category: Financial/Accounting

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 52

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Accountant Level 1, in Bethesda, MD. Job ID#227072

• Assist in preparing proxy disclosure information for board members' cash, deferred, and other compensation.
• Prepare 1099 letters for non-employees, executives, and current or former board members.
• Support SOX 404 internal control as a control owner.
• Process and review non-PO payment requests. Support customers' payment inquiries, Upload supporting documentations to SharePoint; Monitor payments progress, Review, edit, and log non-PO payment requests that arrive in the inbox.
• Perform account reconciliations, record journal entry in SAP and month-end closing activities.
• Help prepare and verify the FY 2026 accrual template.
• Special projects as assigned from the management.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of business experience with strong analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter and knowledge of accounting entries and their impacts.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP and automation software.
• Prior accounts-payable and account-reconciliation experience.
• Strong teamwork, customer-service orientation, and independent problem-solving.
• Advanced Excel and Outlook skills; quick learner of processes and systems.
• High accountability, professionalism, and strong organizational abilities.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance

No Clearance

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled