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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 23 hours ago

Accountant (Audit Liaison)

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $141K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Accountant to serve as the Office of the Chief Finance Officer (OCFO) Audit Liaison. This role involves coordinating financial audits, managing audit requests, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

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Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for OCFO financial processes, systems, and internal controls with respect to audits

Serve as a supporting Point of Contact for the 40+ internal and external financial audits of LLNL annually, including the Office of Inspector General financial statement and incurred cost audits

Apply in-depth accounting knowledge, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), to correctly interpret complex financial and accounting concepts, policies, and procedures

Strong understanding of the end‑to‑end audit process (planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow‑up) and how accounting processes and internal controls are evaluated during audits

Manage and track audit requests, contract deliverables, and Prepared by Client (PBC) lists using appropriate tools and systems under the direction of the OCFO SME Audit Liaison; monitor status, follow-up with process owners, ensure completeness and quality of supporting documentation, and proactively identify potential gaps or issues

Assure accurate, appropriate, and timely input to the SME Audit Liaison for responses to audit requests and contract deliverables, factual accuracy reviews of potential audit findings, and analysis and interpretation of audit reports

Assist in maintaining detailed and accurate records of audits as they progress and maintain audit-related information in the tracking systems as directed by the OCFO SME Audit Liaison

Contribute to the development of and maintenance of audit support guidance and training materials for OCFO staff and process owners, including best practices for responding to audits and preparing PBC items

Support the identification of improvement opportunities to accounting operations and internal controls resulting from insight gained during the audit process, identify ways to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness and assist in developing presentations and make recommendations for management

In support of the OCFO SME Audit Liaison, participate in the development of the annual Management Representation Letter to be provided to NNSA, a Contract 44 requirement

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Financial audit processesFinancial systems analysisOracle E-Business SuiteAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision making

Required

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, Finance, Economics or related field, or the equivalent combination of related work experience

In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the GAO Standards of Internal Control to accurately interpret audit issues and develop substantiating documentation

Significant experience with accounting theory, policies and procedures, financial systems analysis, and financial systems and controls, including experience researching complex audit/accounting issues, compiling relevant data, and developing substantiating documentation for audit purposes

In-depth knowledge and/or experience with multiple financial operations/accounting areas such as Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Cost Management, to address audit areas and determine adequacy of responses

Significant experience with complex financial audit processes, including planning, PBC coordination, walkthroughs, control testing, substantive testing, and resolution of findings or making recommendations

Experience using tools or systems to manage and track audit requests and PBC lists (for example, audit management systems, issue tracking tools, shared work spaces, or equivalent); ability to design and maintain tracking logs or dashboards when required

Significant experience applying strong analytical skills to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile and present complex financial data and information

Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively prepare and deliver financial documentation and reports, explain complex issues, and engage with auditors and internal stakeholders

Honed organizational skills to independently establish priorities, manage multiple concurrent audits and requires and meet critical, time-urgent deadlines in a fast-paced team environment

Significant experience in decision making, problem-solving to solve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion, professionalism, tact and an ability to negotiate desirable outcomes and affect policy changes

Proven interpersonal skills to explain, negotiate, persuade, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders and the ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the Laboratory

Advanced use of computers and a thorough working knowledge of associated software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint)

Preferred

Knowledge of LLNL, Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS) financial policies, procedures, and systems

Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite

Knowledge and understanding of government contracts, federal budget process and financial systems analysis concepts, applicable Federal Regulations, and Contract 44 requirements

Current or previous certification as a CPA, CFE, CIA, or other related certification