Accounting Analyst

Schneider Electric; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Federal is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support day-to-day accounting operations for the U.S. Federal Government business, focusing on daily banking, tax reporting, month-end close, and intercompany collaboration.

The role reports to the Head of Accounting and requires 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or government contracting, with SAP S/4HANA and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience; construction, government contracting background preferred.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax reporting across multiple states.
• Experience processing daily banking activity (cash receipts, ACH, wires).
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract asset/liability concepts.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily Banking & Cash: review bank activity and reconcile in SAP S/4HANA.
• Sales & Use Tax: prepare and file returns across multiple states.
• Month-End Close: post journal entries and reconciliations.
• AP/AR Support: assist with GR/IR, vendor payments, remittance research.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Audit Support: prepare schedules for external auditors and respond to requests.
• Business Partnership: collaborate with project managers and intercompany teams to resolve billing and cash questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

Schneider Electric Federal is a global leader in energy management and automation, delivering secure, resilient, and innovative solutions that help power a future-ready U.S. Government. As the world's leading Energy Service Company and Microgrid Integrator, we modernize critical infrastructure, strengthen national security, and advance energy independence while delivering measurable cost savings. Our digital energy solutions, software, and services support mission readiness across classified and unclassified federal programs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Accounting Analyst. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations for SE Federal's U.S. Federal Government business, with a focus on daily banking and cash activity and multi-state sales and use tax reporting. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will play a hands-on role in the month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, and you will partner closely with project managers, finance leaders, and intercompany and external support services to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. You will also assist with the external audit review by preparing supporting schedules and documentation and responding to auditor requests accurately and on time

What You'll Do

• Daily Banking & Cash: Review and record daily bank activity, including ACH, wire, and lockbox receipts; apply customer cash; post bank clearing entries; and prepare bank reconciliations in SAP S/4HANA.

• Sales & Use Tax: Prepare and file monthly and periodic sales and use tax returns across multiple states, accrue use tax on vendor purchases, maintain exemption certificates, and support tax accrual reconciliations.

• Month-End Close: Prepare and post journal entries and accruals, perform balance sheet account reconciliations, and research and explain account fluctuations within close deadlines.

• AP / AR Support: Assist with GR/IR and AP clearing, vendor payment support, customer remittance research, and resolution of unapplied cash and open items.

• Internal Controls & Compliance: Execute assigned key internal controls in line with Schneider Electric policies, segregation-of-duties requirements, and the chart of authority, maintaining clear, audit-ready documentation.

• Audit Support: Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors and internal reviews, and respond to requests accurately and on time.

• Business Partnership: Work with project managers, finance leaders, and intercompany and external support services to resolve billing, cost, and cash questions, and contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of accounting experience; a construction industry or government contracting background is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with sales and use tax reporting and filing, ideally across multiple states.

• Experience processing and reconciling daily banking activity, including cash receipts, ACH, and wire transactions.

• Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606, revenue recognized over time) and contract asset/liability concepts.

• Exposure to an ERP system (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced close environment.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

• Commitment to Schneider Electric Federal's ethics and compliance standards and to safeguarding sensitive and controlled government information.

• Ability to work hybrid at our Columbia, MD office.

Schneider Electric Federal (SE Federal), a 100% U.S. Company, operates in accordance with a Special Security Agreement approved by the US Government, established to mitigate concerns associated with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). To mitigate potential FOCI, SE-Federal Inc., in concert with the DoD’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), has agreed to a comprehensive series of controls and requirements set forth by the Special Security Agreement, subject to oversight by the Government Security Committee (GSC) to ensure independent SE Federal management. As such, SE Federal is approved to work with the US Government on classified and unclassified programs and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key technologies for U.S. Federal Agencies and Defense Department.

Additional Requirements

• S. Citizenship required

Why Join Schneider Electric Federal?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the growth and performance of a mission-driven business supporting the U.S. Federal Government. You will play a critical role in shaping strategy, strengthening financial performance, building organizational capability, and helping customers achieve secure, resilient, and sustainable outcomes.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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