Jefferson Lab · 2 hours ago
Finance & Payroll Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expJefferson Lab is a leading scientific research facility, and they are seeking a Finance & Payroll Accountant to manage financial operations related to cash receipts, payroll reporting, and leave accruals. The role involves developing procedures, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting audits while serving as the primary interface for finance and payroll matters.
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Responsibilities
Effectively manage the daily entering of cash receipts and deposits, which includes review and validation of funds received and accounts charged
Ensure Cash items are recorded accurately. Development of proper journal entries
Monitor and track SubK accruals status, works with procurement team to ensure completion and accuracy of accruals within the schedule
Audit accruals to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures set forth my DOE and JLAB Management
Audit timesheets to insure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the contract, and Jefferson Lab Policies and Procedures
Support in the Production of payroll
401(k) and leave accrual processing
Manages, reconciles and processes all benefit payments and transmissions
Supports Internal & External Audit to include, ICE, DCAA, Floor Check and Worker’s Compensation Reporting
Backup for the Treasury and Fixed Asset/Financial systems accountants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or a related field)
5 or more years accounting or payroll experience
Knowledge of Accounting practices and principles with the ability obtain in-depth knowledge of the workings of payroll
General familiarity with the Circular-E and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
General familiarity with Preparing Multi-State taxes (e.g. 941, VA-16s, and SUTA)
Preferred
Government contract experience
Deltek Costpoint system experience
Cognos Enterprise Reporting experience
Deltek Time and Expense system experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Company
Jefferson Lab
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is located in Newport News.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-14Grant· $7.5M
2023-08-16Grant
Leadership Team
Gail Frayne, CPA, CIA
Chief Financial Officer
Amber Boehnlein
CIO
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