Accounting Clerk

MELE Associates, Inc.; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with Employer Match

Three weeks vacation + holidays

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our GOVCON accounting team in a hybrid Rockville, MD setting. You will own day-to-day clerk functions, manage invoices, and enter PO/Non-PO vouchers in Costpoint with precision.

The role requires 2 years accounting experience or an Associate’s in Accounting, plus strong Excel and Adobe Pro skills. You will support reconciliations and respond to inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates in Accounting or two years relevant experience.
• 2 years accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Pro, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel.
• Fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations of the Accounting Clerk function.
• Receive payable invoices, review for accuracy, prepare and submit invoices for approval.
• Manage the e-signature and approval system ensuring all payable invoices are approved and downloaded for system entry timely.
• Enter project-based purchase orders, and non-PO invoice vouchers in Costpoint.
• Track prepaid travel expenses and travel advances in accordance with company travel policy.
• Enter subcontractor employee travel expenses and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) into Costpoint.
• Respond to client, vendor, and employee inquiries with exceptional customer service.
• Diligently maintain the integrity of the electronic accounting archives.
• Support the accounting team with account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal and written comms

Team collaboration

Education

Associates in Accounting

Two years relevant experience

Tools

Costpoint

Excel

Adobe Pro

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Accounting Clerk reports to the Account Payable Supervisor and is part of a dynamic GOVCON accounting team that values cross-training and growth. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing MELE’s day-to-day accounting clerk function independently taking ownership of the position. Working within Deltek Costpoint with an emphasis on complex PO Vendor Labor Vouchering, extreme attention to detail is necessary to manage accurate coding. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task and possess the ability to handle a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. A strong commitment to follow-through is required to be successful in this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform day-to-day operations of the Accounting Clerk function
• Receive payable invoices, review for accuracy, prepare and submit invoices for approval
• Manage the e-signature and approval system ensuring all payable invoices are approved and downloaded for system entry timely
• Enter project-based purchase orders, and non-PO invoice vouchers inCostpoint.
• Track prepaid travel expenses and travel advances in accordance with company travel policy.
• Enter subcontractor employee travel expenses and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) into Costpoint.
• Respond to client, vendor, and employee inquiries with exceptional customer service
• Diligently maintain the integrity of the electronic accounting archives
• Support the accounting team with account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates in Accounting or two years relevant experience
• 2 years accounting experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Adobe Pro, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel
• Extensive attention to detail and organization in physical and digital environments
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and often changing priorities
• Strong commitment to seeing a task through to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service-driven attitude

LOCATION:This position is full-time and hybrid in Rockville, MD.

SALARY:Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The range for this position is 48k-50k.

BENEFITS

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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