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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 1 month ago

Payroll Operations Accountant, Team Leader

Livermore, CA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$113K/yr - $197K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Payroll Operations Accountant, Team Leader to manage the Payroll Operations Team. The role involves directing payroll activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading a team to develop and implement payroll policies and procedures.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise for Payroll Operations, ensuring compliance with Contract 44, Cost Accounting standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), DOE/NNSA, and all regulatory requirements

Lead, supervise, and develop a team of exempt and non-exempt staff; establish goals, provide direction, and manage hiring, training, and performance

Direct end-to-end payroll operations, including performance reporting, internal controls, audit activities, and business process oversight

Lead development, interpretation, and implementation of institutional policies and procedures for payroll and time reporting

Serve as a key decision maker on payroll systems, processes, and financial practices; set standards for time reporting and payment functions

Identify, lead, and complete long-term, complex projects requiring innovative solutions and cross-organizational coordination

Develop and implement solutions to highly complex payroll issues impacting Laboratory-wide practices

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll Operations ManagementAccounting Principles KnowledgeLeadership ExperiencePeopleSoftOracleAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent education and extensive payroll experience

Comprehensive knowledge of payroll/accounting principles, regulations, and systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle)

Experience in large, complex organizations (9,000+ employees; >$3B annual revenue)

Extensive experience defining system requirements, performing testing, resolving complex issues, and meeting urgent deadlines

Significant leadership experience, managing diverse teams and driving organizational goals

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus across HR, IT, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders

Expert ability to interpret and apply DOE/NNSA, UC, and Laboratory financial policies and procedures

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to address highly complex issues with high consequence of error

Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities