Finance & Accounting Professional 1

Overview In support of PNNL’s Operating Model, this position is tasked with delivering leading class business services, simplifying the experience of researchers, and achieving lab-wide impact with technical competence. Both in-house, homegrown business IT systems and the are used to execute the tasks under the position. The position reports to Team Leader, Funding and Agreements, within the Funding Contracts groups in PNNL’s Business Systems Directorate. Responsibilities Responsible for performing professional financial/accounting activities including the maintenance, control, analysis and development of complex financial/accounting records, reports and systems. Provides business advice and services to management and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, policies and good business practices. Responsible for adherence to and communication of business policies and procedures, including training and interpretation for the various organizations supported. Other duties include but are not limited to: Supports the review, processing, submission, and securing approvals from the Pacific Northwest Site Office of the $1.3B (FY22) of annual funding, as well as the DOE Work Authorizations from DOE programs. Administers PNNL’s DOE direct funding lifecycle, from proposal to project close-out. In FY21, this position supported over +800 active DOE funded projects, and 600+ DOE work authorizations. Serves as a key liaison between PNNL, Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest Site Office (PNSO) and the Consolidated Service Center DOE business support on a variety of funding issues, facilitating resolution of issues, and ensuring compliance with the PNNL prime contract and DOE orders and regulations. Executes duties under the purview of this position through a combination of in-house, homegrown PNNL systems and the workflow functionality in the Salesforce Customer Relations Management software. Works with various internal customers including PNNL project coordinators, business office, accounts receivable, proposals contracts professional, other subject matter experts, and federal oversight. Qualifications Minimum Qualification: BS/BA or higher Preferred Qualifications: Experience interacting with federal oversight and business service support. Experience as a regular user of enterprise-level business systems Experience using Salesforce customer management relationship software Experience interacting with federal oversight and business service support Additional Information Not Applicable Testing Designated Position Not Applicable About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn. Mandatory Requirements Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment. 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