Accountant (Audit Liaison)

LLNL•Livermore, CA

8h•$114,900 - $140,712•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an opening for an Accountant to serve as the Office of the Chief Finance Officer (OCFO) Audit Liaison in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Under the day-to-day direction of the OCFO Subject Matter Expert (SME) Audit Liaison, this position serves as supporting audit liaison, assisting in the coordination of financial audits conducted by internal and external audit organizations throughout the year. The position includes interfacing with auditing organizations and internal stakeholders, managing and tracking audit request items and contract deliverables, assuring participation by cognizant process owners, analyzing the basis for documentation requested and provided, guiding the preparation, analysis, and review of complex institutional accounting information. This position will coordinate and participate in opening, interim, and closing audit conferences supporting the OCFO SME Audit Liaison. The individual in this role will assist in maintaining responsive and supportive relations with the LLNL Audit Coordinator in the Office of Laboratory Oversight, Laboratory Managers, the Department of Energy (DOE) Contracting Officer, and functional managers as well as staff across the Laboratory. This position is in the Financial Accounting and Treasury Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field, or the equivalent combination of related work experience.
In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the GAO Standards of Internal Control to accurately interpret audit issues and develop substantiating documentation.
Significant experience with accounting theory, policies and procedures, financial systems analysis, and financial systems and controls, including experience researching complex audit/accounting issues, compiling relevant data, and developing substantiating documentation for audit purposes.
In-depth knowledge and/or experience with multiple financial operations/accounting areas such as Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Cost Management, to address audit areas and determine adequacy of responses.
Significant experience with complex financial audit processes, including planning, PBC coordination, walkthroughs, control testing, substantive testing, and resolution of findings or making recommendations.
Experience using tools or systems to manage and track audit requests and PBC lists (for example, audit management systems, issue tracking tools, shared work spaces, or equivalent); ability to design and maintain tracking logs or dashboards when required.
Significant experience applying strong analytical skills to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile and present complex financial data and information.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively prepare and deliver financial documentation and reports, explain complex issues, and engage with auditors and internal stakeholders.
Honed organizational skills to independently establish priorities, manage multiple concurrent audits and requires and meet critical, time-urgent deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
Significant experience in decision making, problem-solving to solve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion, professionalism, tact and an ability to negotiate desirable outcomes and affect policy changes.
Proven interpersonal skills to explain, negotiate, persuade, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders and the ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the Laboratory.
Advanced use of computers and a thorough working knowledge of associated software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint )

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LLNL, Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS) financial policies, procedures, and systems.
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite.
Knowledge and understanding of government contracts, federal budget process and financial systems analysis concepts, applicable Federal Regulations, and Contract 44 requirements.
Current or previous certification as a CPA, CFE, CIA, or other related certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for OCFO financial processes, systems, and internal controls with respect to audits.
Serve as a supporting Point of Contact for the 40+ internal and external financial audits of LLNL annually, including the Office of Inspector General financial statement and incurred cost audits.
Apply in-depth accounting knowledge, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), to correctly interpret complex financial and accounting concepts, policies, and procedures.
Strong understanding of the end‑to‑end audit process (planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow‑up) and how accounting processes and internal controls are evaluated during audits.
Manage and track audit requests, contract deliverables, and Prepared by Client (PBC) lists using appropriate tools and systems under the direction of the OCFO SME Audit Liaison; monitor status, follow-up with process owners, ensure completeness and quality of supporting documentation, and proactively identify potential gaps or issues.
Assure accurate, appropriate, and timely input to the SME Audit Liaison for responses to audit requests and contract deliverables, factual accuracy reviews of potential audit findings, and analysis and interpretation of audit reports.
Assist in maintaining detailed and accurate records of audits as they progress and maintain audit-related information in the tracking systems as directed by the OCFO SME Audit Liaison.
Contribute to the development of and maintenance of audit support guidance and training materials for OCFO staff and process owners, including best practices for responding to audits and preparing PBC items.
Support the identification of improvement opportunities to accounting operations and internal controls resulting from insight gained during the audit process, identify ways to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness and assist in developing presentations and make recommendations for management.
In support of the OCFO SME Audit Liaison, participate in the development of the annual Management Representation Letter to be provided to NNSA, a Contract 44 requirement.
Perform other duties as assigned.