Financial Analyst I-Subcontracts

Job ID: req2608
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Contracts & Acquisitions
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Contracts and Acquisitions (C&A) provides all purchasing, subcontracting, receiving, warehouse, distribution and transportation services the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) operations and subcontracting support for NCI to include subcontract invoicing.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Subcontracts Invoice Processor I is responsible for:

• Independently auditing and processing subcontract invoices in accordance with subcontract agreement terms and conditions and Federal regulations including FAR, GSA and Federal Travel guidelines
• Ensuring that invoices are reviewed and accurate, that they contain the proper approvals, authorizations and supporting documentation, and are processed for payment within terms and in a timely manner
• Requesting all required supporting documentation from subcontractors
• Handling the resolution of invoice discrepancies
• Reviewing and responding to subcontractors, technical program managers and subcontracts staff regarding invoice issues for reconciliation in a timely manner
• Maintaining proper paperwork and supporting backup for all invoices
• Serving as liaison between departments and subcontractors in resolution of invoice problems and inquires
• Performing accounting and financial transactions, invoice entry, balancing, summarizing, reconciling of vendor invoices, acquisitions and cost reporting
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all subcontract and financial files

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in business administration, accounting or related field or four (4) years of experience in lieu of a degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• Knowledge of or experience related to cost accounting or financial auditing
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to process and audit subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation, including arithmetic calculations
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience with auditing and processing subcontract invoices in accordance with subcontract agreement terms and conditions and Federal regulations including FAR, GSA and Federal Travel guidelines

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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