Finance/Accounting Associate

Noblis Shared Services is seeking an entry-level Finance/Accounting Associate to join our team in Reston, VA!  

The Finance/Accounting Associate will work in the Accounts Payable group assisting with expense report processing, invoice vouchering/payment, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Process employee travel and expense reimbursements – Review, validate, and process travel vouchers and expense reports in Costpoint Time & Expense, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and timely payment.
• Apply/interpret federal travel regulations (FTR/JTR).
• Ensure policy compliance – Verify that submitted expenses align with company travel policies, contract-specific requirements, and government per diem rates (GSA, DoD, and State Department rates).
• Support employees – Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions about travel policies, allowable expense, per diem rates, receipt requirements, and reimbursement timelines.
• Support accounts payable functions – Assist with broader AP tasks as needed, including vendor invoice processing and payment reconciliation.
• Process payment batches – Log into the corporate banking platform to submit payment batches for employee reimbursements and vendor invoices.  Print physical checks when applicable.

• US Citizenship is required. 
• Bachelor's OR Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 0 years of experience, OR Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 3 years of related experience, OR High School Diploma with 6 years of experience in accounts payable, expense processing, or general accounting support.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Possess the ability to multi-task.
• Travel up to 10% within US.
• Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive.

• Highly proficient in Excel with proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Deltek Costpoint experience is a plus
• Analytical Thinking – ability to review expense data, spot errors, and apply policy rules consistently
• Integrity – Commitment to accuracy, compliance and ethical handling of financial data

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.