Accountant II or III - Ames National Laboratory
Accountant II or III - Ames National Laboratory
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Position Title:
Accountant II or III - Ames National LaboratoryJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.Additional years of accounting experience.
Experience in accounting/finance and knowledge of/experience with USGAAP(Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Demonstrated technical skills including software for data management communication and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office Suite highly preferred).
Experience with Deltek-CostPoint or otherERP(Enterprise Resource Planning) software.
Experience with federal government (DOEor similar) policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to LiveIf you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames Iowa on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials inspire minds to solve problems and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratorys collective success.
Ames Laboratory is seeking an Accountant II or III. This position will support the functional area (i.e. travel accounts payable payroll property/fixed assets) within the Ames Laboratory Finance Office. The Accountant will perform professional accounting functions including development and preparation of specialized accounting reports and financial statements review and analysis of accounting and financial transactions and data collection and preparation of accounting schedules.
In addition to the duties listed above the Accountant III level will be expected to be the lead for the team and perform financial management special assignments to support overall functions of the Ames Laboratory Finance Department.
The successful candidate will possess strong attention to detail and above average analytical and mathematical skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as the ability to interact with a diverse constituency of individuals are necessary for success in this position. This position will interact with individuals both within and external to the University campus. The ability to analyze and solve problems and to develop new or improve existing procedures will be an important component of this position.
Required Qualifications:
Accountant II: Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience
Accountant III: Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
August 21 2025Posting Close Date:
September 4 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17678Employment Type
Full-Time
