Accounting Assistant – Temp

Federal Data Systems, LLC

. Maintain and monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox.

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing vendor invoices and accounts payable processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to assist with financial tasks and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ManagementVendor Invoice ProcessingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention To DetailTime Management

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Hard Skills

Invoice MatchingReconciliationData EntryBasic Math SkillsGeneral Accounting Tasks

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipOffice ExperienceCustomer ServiceBackground ScreeningLocal To D.C. Area

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox.
Organize incoming vendor invoices and track approvals to ensure timely processing.
Assist with inventory invoice matching involving 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.
Temporarily support the Accounts Payable function and track customer payments.
Work primarily during Monday–Friday business hours, normally 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; extended or weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship is required.
No security clearance is required.
At least six months to one year of office or customer service experience.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including 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 rapidly adapt FedData office systems.
Must be local to the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area to report onsite in Annapolis Junction as requested.
Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation is required as a condition of hire.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. may be required.
College coursework pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is not eligible for benefits.
Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package are offered by the employer generally, but are not available to this position.