Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Finance & Acctg Professional 2

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA with 2+ years relevant experience or MS/MA or higher
  • Knowledge of Battelle's financial systems and processes
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Access
  • Familiarity with FAR, DEAR, Cost Accounting Standards and PNNL Charging Guidelines

Responsibilities

  • Perform key accounting tasks in areas like General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
  • Conduct monthly analyses to inform management about financial performance
  • Provide technical support for accounting entries and reconciliations
  • Prepare and validate financial data for accuracy
  • Document procedures for compliance with government accounting standards
  • Support internal and external auditors as directed
  • Offer advice to ensure compliance with federal laws and sound business practices

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Telehealth care options and mental health benefits
  • Free wellness coaching and flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition assistance and relocation support
  • Backup childcare and legal benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and a company-funded pension plan
  • Up to 120 vacation hours per year and ten paid holidays
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Finance & Accounting Professional performs a variety of financial and/or accounting activities, which may include the maintenance, control, analysis and development of complex financial/accounting records, reports, and systems and their ongoing support. These positions provide or assist in business advice and services to management and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and sound business practices and adhere to and communicate business policies and procedures, including training and interpretation for the various organizations supported.
  • Performs key accounting tasks in one or more of the following areas: General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Property Management, Treasury Services, Accounts Payable, Payroll & Tax, and Travel Services
  • Conducts monthly analyses to provide management information on the performance of costs and financial information
  • Performs and provides technical support to others for accounting entries, account reconciliations and general accounting questions
  • Prepares, reviews, and validates financial data
  • Documents procedures to ensure compliance with government accounting requirements
  • Provides support to internal and external auditors, as directed by management
  • Provides advice and services to management and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and good business practices
  • Assists in the adherence to and communication of business policies and procedures, including training and interpretation for the various organizations supported
  • Develops solutions to standard problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Identifies opportunities and risks and makes recommendations affecting organizational objectives
  • Interacts with internal and external personnel. Mentors and motivates junior team members and utilizes their areas of strength
  • Works with a moderate level of guidance and direction. Seeks out collaborative opportunities


This position requires onsite work a minimum of two days per week. When working remotely, PNNL employees are expected to maintain the same standards, requirements, and expectations of staff working onsite. When working remote, staff should be ready to go onsite on short notice to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant experience -OR-
  • MS/MA or higher

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Battelle's financial systems and processes.
  • Demonstrate proficient use of standard office equipment; demonstrate proficient use of MS Office Suite (specifically Excel and Access).
  • Knowledge of FAR, DEAR, Cost Accounting Standards and PNNL Charging Guidelines.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $32.60/Hr.
Maximum Salary

USD $48.37/Hr.

About Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory that conducts research and development in areas including energy, environment, and national security. PNNL is operated by Battelle Memorial Institute and is located in Richland, Washington. The laboratory was established in 1965 as the Battelle Northwest Laboratory and was renamed to its current name in 1997. PNNL has a staff of over 4,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff, and has an annual budget of over $1 billion. The laboratory has been involved in a number of high-profile projects, including the development of the first artificial heart and the cleanup of the Hanford Site, a decommissioned nuclear production complex.
Learn more about Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1965

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