AR Accountant

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an AR Accountant who will focus on maintenance and development of systems that facilitate accurate receipt information and financial reporting. This position resides in the Accounting Division within the Business Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Requirements

BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field with a minimum of two years of relevant accounts receivable or accounting experience.
Must possess demonstrated skills in accounts receivable/accounting processes.
Requires proficiency in applying accounts receivable/accounting principles, policies, procedures and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

Prior SAP experience is preferred.
Knowledge of UT-Battelle and DOE accounting systems, policies, and procedures is desired.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and build relationships with department managers and customers.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, along with demonstrated personal initiative and willingness to learn.
Effective 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 and well-developed written and oral communication skills and ability to conduct analysis of accounting records and effectively present business impact are required.
Proficiency in PC Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, such as Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat and Word.
Demonstrate skills with Microsoft Office products and relational databases.

Responsibilities

Apply customer and other miscellaneous payments accurately and timely.
Research and resolve unapplied payments and payment discrepancies to maintain accurate customer accounts.
Prepare the Statement of Cash Activity reconciling to General Ledger, Treasury and DOE STARS financial reporting.
Handle the collection and processing of IPAC receipts for Other Federal Agencies reconciling journal entries generated in STARS and Ledger to the file transmitted to DOE and including these on the Statement of Cash Activity.
Handle the collection and processing of DOEPAC receipts for integrated contractors.
Reconcile both DOEPAC AR receipts and AP payments to general ledger accounts and DOEPAC including these amounts on Statement of Cash Activity.
Review final entries generated in SAP and reconcile to STARS entries.
Monitor debit/credit aged balances monthly, contact customers as necessary, and resolve all issues.
Create new customer codes for new projects; segregating customers into groups based on Other Party Identifiers.
Responds to inquiries from vendors and departments regarding receipts and invoices in a timely manner.
Supply customer with required tax information for U.T. Battelle.
Initiate and review all journal entries in SAP related to AR and ensure the entries have the correct STARS attributes for Financial Reporting.
Prepare various reports related to Isotopes collections and customer.
Perform maintenance and update of AR desk procedures.
Serve as subject matter expert for STARS reporting for AR details.
Monitor all documents that have been blocked for receipt in IPAC and work with SD Technical Lead to resolve all issues.
Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, and Year End financial reporting for submission to DOE and prepare other reports as assigned on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
Review documentation of AR Internal Controls and develop/update A-123 test plans as needed.
Testing and support of SAP software updates.
Build and maintain teamwork with members of the Treasury and Conference Center departments.
Perform other duties, as the supervisor may deem necessary.
Participate or complete special projects as assigned.
Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
Advise and instruct AR personnel on relevant receipt issues as needed and in the absence of the AR supervisor.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.