Senior Accounting Assistant Hughes Network Systems

Senior Accounting Assistant Hughes Network Systems (Gaithersburg, MD)

Market Job Title	Senior Accounting Assistant
Requisition Number	4232BR
Functional or Business Group	FINANCE
Geographic Location	MD - Gaithersburg
Facility	LFF
Type of Need	Regular Hire
Job Type	Full-Time
Is this position for internal applicants only?	Internal and External Applicants
Job Description (Do of the Job)	Hughes is looking for a Senior Accounting Assistant to join their Accounts Payable team in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The duties for this role are as follows:            Review daily incoming mail. ·         Prepare vendor invoices for processing in a timely manner, using 3-way match with purchase order/goods receipts/invoice ·         Sort and file processed invoices for weekly check run ·          Match weekly check copies to appropriate vendor invoice(s). Verify all information before mailing check(s) ·          Prepare weekly wire payments according to set vendor payment terms ·          Process monthly service invoice accrual.  ·          Work closely with purchasing department for any invoice discrepancies to include pricing and goods receipt(s) issues. ·          Work closely with HNS internal and external customers for any invoice disputes in a professional and timely manner. ·          Respond to emails and phone messages from both internal and external customers in a prompt and  professional and timely manner. ·          Review vendor statements to ensure all invoices listed have been received.  ·          Ensure to follow all HNS processes and procedures for processing vendor invoices. ·          Have knowledge of uploading vendor invoice files into financial reporting system. ·          Have knowledge and ability of scanning vendor invoices. ·          Basic knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
Qualification/Skills (Know of the Job)	Qualifications/Skills 1.     Oracle Software system experience/knowledge is a must 2.     Ideal candidate should have minimum of 5 years Accounts Payable experience, preferably with Oracle AP 3.     Works well independently Individual must have good organization skills and ability to interact and work with internal and external customers at remote locations 4.     Ability to process large volume of invoices daily 5.     Ability to operate calculator, computer keyboard, and/or PC. Familiarity with automated accounting systems.
Travel Percentage	0 - No travel required
Minimum Education Level	HS/GED
Minimum Years of Experience	2-4
*Please Note:	Hughes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employe