Accounting Assistant/Expeditor Accounts Payable/Travel
Accounting Assistant/Expeditor Accounts Payable/Travel
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Job Description
We have an opening for an Accounting Assistant to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Under minimal supervision you will perform advanced and complex accounting and travel accounting tasks solve problems of a broad scope and complexity and develop and implement new techniques and procedures. This position is in the Disbursement Accounting & Services/Accounts Payable & Travel Division of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization.
You will
- Perform advanced accounts payable vendor invoice processing through the Oracle Payable system. Interpret and apply exceptional and complex procedures within the Accounts Payable system and provide guidance regarding travel and payables accounting policies and procedures and problem resolution assistance to LLNL organizations.
- Independently research and reconcile payment issues with contract balances and review and process credit memos de-obligating liens cancel checks and invoices and work reports to ensure timely payment and processing of wire requests.
- Scan and index documents using AnyDoc for all vendor invoices and records retention and research rejected Automated Clearing House (ACH) bank payments and resolutions.
- Independently respond to Accounts Payable and Travel Accounting Customer Service calls and assist Resource Analysts and other LLNL customers in resolving vendor and travel payment inquiries.
- Approve and reconcile reimbursements in the ePay Travel Reimbursement system within LLNL Travel Policy and approve third party payment requests for training and conferences.
- Reconcile Travel and Accounts Payable balance sheet accounts for management approval including preparation of journal vouchers and project cost transfers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Associate degree in a financial or business-related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting theory policies procedures and regulations as well as knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience using Oracle or other financial applications and intermediate knowledge and experience with computer-based spreadsheets report generated applications and communication tools (e.g. Microsoft Suite Outlook ServiceNow).
- Advanced organizational skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions while providing a high level of customer service and demonstrated advanced problem solving and decision-making skills necessary to independently solve problems of broad scope and complexity.
- Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts preparing complex journal entries and financial reports.
- Experience interpreting and applying financial policy and procedures including State and Federal policies procedures and regulations and experience in applying and ensuring internal controls are followed.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to perform as a team member while maintaining a heavy workload.
- Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines and work effectively under time constraints.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work with all levels of personnel both internal and external to the Laboratory including experience providing a high level of customer service while maintaining effective working relationships with clients co-workers external vendors and Laboratory service units.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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)
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit 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.
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Per the Department of Energy (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes but not limited to cell phones tablets fitness devices wireless headphones and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
