Finance & Accounting Professional 2

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides crucial financial, procurement and sales, and project management services to PNNL, as required under our management and operations contract for operating the Lab on behalf of the Department of Energy. Our goal in offering these services is to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant business operations that enhance PNNL's scientific impact. BSD presents exciting opportunities for financial professionals seeking career growth. We foster a dynamic environment where individuals can develop their skills, take on leadership roles, and contribute to high-impact projects. By working with multidisciplinary teams, professionals have the chance to broaden their expertise, engage in continuous learning, and advance their careers while contributing to the groundbreaking scientific work at PNNL.

Requirements

BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA or higher

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or related field.
Working knowledge of PNNL financial/accounting systems and software programs.
Knowledge of general accounting practices and strong analytical and communication skills.
Knowledge of FAR, DEAR, Cost Accounting Standards and PNNL Charging Guidelines.
Assignments may be wide in scope requiring a broad background of experience or independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel.

Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting performs a variety of financial and/or accounting activities, which may include the maintenance, control, analysis and development of complex financial/accounting records, reports and systems and their ongoing support.
Provide or assist in business advice and services to management and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, policies and sound business practices.
Adheres to and communicates business policies and procedures, including training and interpretation for the various organizations supported.
This position is essential to managing the development and securing the approvals of Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) necessary to support the laboratory’s cutting-edge research. SPP work is performed between a Federal or Non-Federal Entity and the Department of Energy.
Coordinate funding actions with other federal organizations.
Coordinate and manage approvals.
Ensure process follows DOE Orders and Policies.
Facilitate approval process between PNNL and DOE-PNSO.
Execute routine actions to add funding or time to projects, closeout projects, or answer questions about the funding on projects.
Maintain the integrity of the funding process, funding actions, and funds controls.
Interact with internal and external customers.
Perform data analysis and querying from relevant business systems.
Work closely with PNNL Business Offices, project staff, Cost Accounting, Accounts Receivable, DOE HQ, DOE-CSC and DOE-PNSO budget to resolve funding issues.
Provide guidance and technical assistance for SPP Funding in Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS).
Monitor approval process of SPP Funding between PNNL and PNSO.
Devise improved methods for business service delivery of funding support, adhering to compliance, and meeting research customer expectations.
It is expected the incumbent will display a high degree of discretion, and the ability to execute complex tasks while providing exceptional customer service.