Requisition Id 10267

Overview:

We are seeking an Senior Accountant who will support the Cost, General Ledger, Capital, Inventory, Benefits and Tax Accounting functions within the Accounting Division of the Business Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Processing month-end and year-end closing functions
• Support the maintenance of the General Ledger accounts and Trial Balance master data and configuration
• Perform tasks related to the reconciliation of the General Ledger activity with information reported in the Standard Accounting and Reporting System (STARS) to DOE
• Prepare General Ledger account reconciliations
• Analyze accounting data and develop General Ledger entries
• Perform the ORNL/DOE Trial Balance Reconciliation process
• Preparation and analysis of 3rd and 4th quarter DOE reporting package components including financial statement footnotes
• Support SAP master data creation and maintenance
• Assist Business Operations, research, and operations staff with analysis and processing of costing and other accounting activity
• Perform functions supporting the Capital Accounting process
• Interface with DOE, Inspector General, internal, and external audit staff involved in financial statement audits and other requests for information
• Perform functions supporting the Benefits Accounting processes
• Perform functions supporting the accounting and reporting of state, and local sales and use taxes, and applicable federal and other business taxes in TN and other states
• Working knowledge of Isotope Accounting processes and reporting requirements
• Identify and remain compliant with financial laws and regulations
• Ability to become familiar with the ORNL Accounting system and external databases to proficiently perform required tasks
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements
• Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of eight years of broad training and experience in accounting or finance.
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills, ability to coordinate many projects simultaneously with changing priorities, and excellent problem analysis and resolution skills are required.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as independently, as required.
• Excellent attention to detail, well-developed written and oral communication skills, and an ability to conduct analysis of accounting information and effectively present impacts.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, allocate workloads and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Requires proficiency in applying accounting principles, policies, and procedures, and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to interface with scientific and technical staff.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software, such as Excel, Access, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting experience involving financial reporting and audit.
• Master's degree in accounting or finance with seven or more years of broad training and experience.
• CPA or candidate preferred.
• Knowledge of UT-Battelle, LLC and DOE accounting systems, policies, and procedures is desired.
• SAP experience is preferred.

Work Direction and Interfaces:

Reports to the Group Leader, General Ledger and Reporting

Notice:

This position may require a Security Clearance. If so, reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 will be conducted by the employer and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.