Accounting Associate

FUTREND Technology Inc. has an opening for an Accounting Associate working as part of a Team of dedicated Accounting professionals, supporting one of our customers in the Federal Government. This position will be a combination of remote work and at the client's onsite location in Bethesda, MD on occasion. FUTREND is an ISO 9001:2015 certified CMMI III appraised company, dedicated to improving efficiency and effectiveness by leveraging Information Technology and its application in support of business operations.

FUTREND helps both government agencies and commercial organizations to solve their complex business problems. FUTREND provides unsurpassed value in three core competencies: Healthcare IT, Federal Financial Management, and Professional Services. FUTREND has a long history of delivering value-added professional services to our clients.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including 401K. Roles and Responsibilities Process obligations and de-obligations of funds as requested through PSC 59s. Run and review daily and weekly reports, including Unsync and Purchase Order (PO) Status reports. Monitor reports and identify discrepancies or items requiring additional action.

Respond to customer inquiries received through the Obligation Mailbox and provide timely, accurate resolutions. Assist with PO month-end and year-end close activities. Review and resolve PMS errors related to grants, escalating issues when appropriate. Process obligations for employee relocations in the system. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for contract requests and provide guidance on related processes.

Collaborate with internal teams and customers to research and resolve accounting and funding issues. Maintain accurate and timely financial records and documentation. Assist with identifying process improvements and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Support the onboarding and training of new team members.

Serve as a backup to the Team Lead, providing support and assisting with team operations as needed. Perform other accounting and financial support duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: 3+ years Accounting/Business/Finance/Operations Experience Advanced Excel Skills – vlookup, pivot tables Ability to communicate clearly written and orally Bachelor’s degree or higher from a four year college in Accounting, Must be able to pass a Public Trust background security investigation and obtain clearance to work on a Government Contract US Citizens or Permanent Residents only.

Preferred requirements: Experience with Oracle Financials Experience with process improvement Experience with Government Contracting Experience with PMS