Remote Accounting Assistant (Temp) – Part-Time AP Support

Federal Data Systems; Maryland; Remote; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Data Systems is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant to temporarily support our Accounts Payable function and assist with general accounting tasks. The main focus is monitoring the AP mailbox, processing vendor invoices, and tracking customer payments from a remote location.

This project-based role is up to 16 hours per week with an end date no longer than six months. Some onsite reporting in Annapolis Junction may be required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Six months to one year of office or customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Basic understanding of math and general office tasks.
• Ability to start quickly and adapt FedData office systems.
• Must be local to D.C., MD, VA area to report onsite in Annapolis Junction as requested.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox, organizing incoming vendor invoices and tracking approvals.
• Assist with inventory invoice matching (purchase orders, receipts, and invoices).
• Assist with reconciling invoices on flooring bank reports to the accounting system.
• Review, code, and enter vendor operating expense invoices into the accounting system.
• Assist with ad hoc general accounting tasks and various projects as needed.

Skills

Office experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federal Data Systems is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant to temporarily support our Accounts Payable function and assist with general accounting tasks. The main focus is monitoring the AP mailbox, processing vendor invoices, and tracking customer payments from a remote location.

This project-based role is up to 16 hours per week with an end date no longer than six months. Some onsite reporting in Annapolis Junction may be required.