General Ledger & Financial System Accountant (Mid/Senior)

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range 

$111,600 - $136,656 at the CO2.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This role combines responsibilities in general ledger management and financial systems expertise. The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor to institutional accounting, financial reporting, and compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to applicable standards and regulations. This position is within the General Accounting & Tax Compliance/Financial Reporting Division of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

• Serve as a key member for the Standard Accounting and Reporting System (STARS), and lead and oversee the General Ledger (GL) system including configurations, balance sheet accounts, subledger accounting, allocations, and system interfaces.
• Oversee the Financial Reporting Team’s weekly, monthly and FYE closing processes and compile and present complex financial information and proposals during audits.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes independently, perform monthly GL reconciliations and resolve reconciling items while ensuring compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DOE/NNSA regulations.
• Reconcile account information and resolve complex accounting issues, variances, and system discrepancies. Execute critical data calls for NNSA/DOE, including monthly file submissions and reporting.
• Interpret and implement new regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with Contract 44 and institutional financial policies.
• Provide advanced analysis and research for transactions in Oracle Financial Systems and other DOE-required systems.
• Collaborate with team members on financial processes, policies, and procedures, offering advanced professional recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of financial system requirements and controls, collaborating with DOE, NNSA, management and internal stakeholders.
• Support system upgrades, including testing, annual patching, implementations, and process Oracle STARS/GL-related defect tickets.
• Educate and guide stakeholders on financial systems and processes, financial system entries, reports and impacts, including the Cost Budget Control (CBC) report.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Significant experience with decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills to independently solve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion, and tact.
• Significant experience in accounting theory, policies, and procedures, including financial systems analysis and controls.
• Complete knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and financial reporting standards and advanced level experience with Oracle Financial Applications or other ERP systems, including system implementation and maintenance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex functions for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with financial reconciliation, data mining, and variance resolution. Ability to apply analytical skills to research, interpret, analyze and present highly complex financial data.
• Significant experience with problem-solving and decision-making, with a proven ability to address unique and highly complex issues effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver financial reports, briefings, and documentation.
• Expertise using intrapersonal skills to explain, negotiate, persuade, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of personnel, both internal and external.
• Strong organizational skills to independently prioritize and execute complex assignments under tight deadlines.
• Experience mentoring and coaching accounting personnel.

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge of LLNL, DOE, NNSA, and Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS) financial policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with government contracts, the federal budget process, and Contract 44 requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of ERW and CFORT for ledger research and reporting.
• Experience with ServiceNow for customer support and issue resolution.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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