Idaho National Laboratory

Funds Administrator

Idaho National Laboratory$66K — $162K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 2 years of relevant experience for Level 2 or 5 years for Level 3.
  • Master's degree may substitute for some experience.
  • Strong understanding of appropriations terminology and agreements conditions.
  • Proficiency in financial management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Administer funding in compliance with DOE Financial Management Handbook.
  • Verify funding and establish new projects within financial system.
  • Post funding, maintain project period dates, and issue funding authorizations.
  • Close completed projects and manage Strategic Partnership Projects ceiling.
  • Reconcile Approved Financial Plans and address discrepancies.
  • Support financial controls, troubleshooting, and inquiries at all management levels.
  • Manage pre-contractual funds processes and reporting for audits.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401(k) with 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match.
  • Paid time off with personal leave.
  • Tuition assistance through Employee Education Program.
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory Business Management group is seeking a FUNDS ADMINISTRATOR to work in our Business Management group. This team works a 9x80 schedule, onsite in our Idaho Falls offices with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities include:

Administer reimbursable work (RW) funding per applicable DOE Financial Management Handbook requirements. Proficient in appropriations terminology and agreements terms and conditions to effectively identify funding and project period of performance necessary for project setup. Administer projects which includes verifying new funding, establishing new projects in the financial system, posting new funding, maintaining period of performance dates, issuing funding authorizations, closing completed projects, updating projects with key points of contract, assisting with management of Strategic Partnership Projects authorized ceiling, and maintaining project files and templates. Reconciles the Approved Financial Plan (AFP) to address discrepancies prior to loading into the financial system. Supports Planning and Financial Controls, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, as well as interacting with all levels of management. Is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both Funds Administrator roles (RW and AFP) and cross trains for adequate backup support.

Other responsibilities include management of the pre-contractual funds process and reporting; development of key performance indicators (KPIs); maintaining procedures; and supporting audits and Agreements Management with data calls.

Support special projects such as implementation and testing of OMB Circular A-123 initiatives, Self-Assessments, financial system replacement/upgrades, and supporting Agreements Management and/or Accounts Receivable implement their initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Level 2-Bachelor's Degree and 2 years relevant experience or a Master's degree. Degrees in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Level 3-Bachelor's Degree and 5 years relevant experience or a Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degrees in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • This position requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

EX2-Salary Grade 430 ($66,504 - $136,356)
EX3-Salary Grade 440 ($79,344-$162,732)

Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package
  • Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.


At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

About Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. INL is operated by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, a partnership between Battelle, BWX Technologies, Inc., and Texas A&M University System. INL's work is focused on delivering solutions to some of the nation's most pressing challenges in energy, national security, science, and the environment. INL's research and development capabilities are organized into four primary areas: Nuclear Science and Technology, National and Homeland Security, Energy and Environment, and Biological Science and Engineering.
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