Payroll Accountant, Senior Level
Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Code 1: C02.3 Accountant 3Organization: Chief Financial
OfficerCategory: Finance & AccountingSecurity Clearance:
Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a
federal background investigation)--Pre-Placement Medical Exam: Not
applicablePre-Employment Drug Test: Required for external
applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use
of marijuana)Position Type: Career IndefiniteReferral Bonus: Not
applicable--Company Description--Join us and make YOUR mark on the
World!--Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent
in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees
apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make
our world a better place.--We are committed to a diverse and
equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and
celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas,
experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and
creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.--Job
Description--We have an opening for a Payroll Accountant Senior
level position to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You
will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, maintenance,
reconciliation, and review of complex institutional payroll
functions. This position is in the Disbursement and Accounting
Services Division of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer
(OCFO) Organization.--In this role you will:----- Serve as a key
member and payroll subject matter expert, provide strategic
leadership, guidance, and oversight to the Payroll Team to assure
services are appropriately aligned to meet customer needs and
comply with the provisions of Contract 44, Cost Accounting
Standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Accounting--- Principles
(GAAP), applicable California State and Federal regulations,
policies and procedures.----- Provide the team leader with
assistance in leadership and day-to-day work direction; formulate
Payroll Team goals, objectives and strategies for specific
programs, activities, and projects.----- Provide advice and support
to the exempt and non-exempt pay desks, including the processing of
on-cycle and off-cycle checks. Provide advice, assistance, and
outstanding customer service to other teams within the Office of
the CFO directorate, Controller, other LLNL Organizations.-----
Foster effective relationships with customers and colleagues,
participate in directorate working groups.----- Lead in the review
and development of policies and procedures and system enhancements
for the time reporting and payment functions; interpret and
implement applicable financial/budgetary policies and
procedures.----- Independently analyze and research complex system
functionality, testing, reporting and data discrepancies to ensure
integrity in financial reporting.----- Identify and oversee special
long-term projects requiring the development of unique solutions to
problems of unusual complexity, recommending, and implementing
course of action for the payroll function.----- Develop, recommend,
and oversee implementation of solutions to highly complex problems
related to payroll issues. Identify, define, and implement
institutional business rules and financial practices; set standards
for the time reporting and payment functions.----- Provide audit
support to complex internal and external audits. Help to implement
corrective actions related to operational issues and provide
input.----- Perform other duties as assigned.--Qualifications-----
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 or Finance or related field
plus substantial experience, or equivalent education, training, and
experience in payroll.----- Comprehensive knowledge of and
experience in payroll and accounting, PeopleSoft and/or Oracle
Payroll or similar Payroll products, processes, procedures, and
systems.----- Leadership role in a project team or working unit to
achieve organizational deliverables and goals.----- In-depth
knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, policies and
procedures or demonstrated experience in a payroll operation to
include payroll processing and benefits accounting. In addition,
experience developing and maintaining computer-based spreadsheets
and report-generation applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint).----- Significant experience making effective and
timely decisions by applying problem-solving and analytical skills
to solve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion and
tact, and ability to successfully negotiate desirable
outcomes.----- Significant experience researching, compiling, and
analyzing complex financial data by developing, applying and
interpreting financial policies and procedures.----- Advanced
interpersonal skills (both written and verbally) to work
independently and as part of a team to effectively explain, direct,
present, advise, negotiation, and influence all levels of
management, both internal and external to the Laboratory.-----
Advanced organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
necessary to independently interpret, advise, recommend and approve
actions, implement solutions, create detailed and readily
understood financial memos, briefings, documentation, and
reports.----- Ability to establish work priorities to execute
assignments, meeting time-sensitive deadlines and working on
multiple tasks simultaneously.--Desired Qualifications-----
Experience with LLNL financial/accounting, payroll, and time
keeping systems.----- Experience with LLNL, DOE/NNSA, and UC
policies and procedures.--Additional Information--All your
information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.--Position Information--This is a Career Indefinite
position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered
for this position.--Why Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory?----- Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by
Glassdoor!----- Work for a premier innovative national
Laboratory----- Comprehensive benefits----- Flexible schedules
(*depending on project needs)----- Collaborative, creative,
inclusive, and fun team environment--Learn more about our company,
selection process, position types and security clearances by
visiting our----COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate--LLNL demonstrates its
commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory
employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an
accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This
requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be
working on site, as well as those who will be
teleworking.--Security 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. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees
are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S.
citizenship. For additional information, please
see----Pre-Employment Drug Test--External applicant(s) selected for
this position will be required to 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.--Equal Employment
Opportunity--LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity
employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin,
ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age,
citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
laws.--If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation
during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a
request via our----California Privacy Notice--The California
Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California
residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and
non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information
LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can
be accessed--
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