Senior Accounting Specialist

1 week ago


Lemont, Illinois, United States Argonne National Laboratory Full time

We invite you to consider a position within our Financial Management and Procurement Services division as a Financial Accountant. In this capacity, you will engage in a range of accounting, analytical, and reporting tasks, all in compliance with Laboratory policies and procedures, Department of Energy guidelines, the Prime Contract, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Cost Accounting Standards, and relevant Federal and State regulations.

The Financial Accountant will regularly interact with Laboratory management, Divisional representatives, the Department of Energy, and external vendors, sponsors, and agencies. You are expected to contribute to special projects as they arise while adhering to the specific deadlines of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct financial analysis and manage activities related to centrally-managed projects and financial administration.

+ Oversee daily and monthly accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely submission of journal entries.

+ Prepare monthly account reconciliations.

+ Extract critical data from various sources, integrating and analyzing this information.

+ Generate required monthly reporting data for internal stakeholders and the Department of Energy.

+ Maintain close coordination and communication with internal colleagues.

+ Offer ongoing suggestions for process improvements in financial operations.

Position Requirements:

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

+ Familiarity with policies and procedures governing financial management.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively and discreetly with all internal and external contacts.

+ Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to comprehend detailed and complex processes, along with associated policies and regulations.

+ Proactive in identifying issues, investigating, and recommending solutions or process enhancements.

+ Exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and independent problem-solving capabilities.

+ Skill in analyzing, editing, and recording consistent, accurate, and timely financial information.

+ Flexibility and adaptability to new procedures and technologies.

+ Ability to embody Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Job Family: Professional Administrative (PA)

Job Profile: Accounting 3

Worker Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages collaborative scientific discovery and innovation.



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