Accountant 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Service Operations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equity Securities, Establish Priorities, Expense Management, Expense Tracking, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Focus Groups, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Interpret Regulations, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Online Travel Services, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Oracle Applications, Oracle Financials, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Relocation Services, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Policy, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

3 days ago

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

The Controller Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) provides trusted financial services that support national security and the Laboratory's mission. We offer efficient, transparent financial solutions across areas such as accounting, compliance, payroll, benefits, institutional tax, retirement, travel, disbursements, financial reporting, and corporate accounting. Our specialized groups ensure operational excellence and financial accountability. Driven by integrity, innovation, and collaboration, we continuously strive for world-class financial operations that align with LANL's broader goals. Join us in shaping the future of financial management and supporting our scientific and security missions.

The Controller Division is seeking to hire a highly motivated, energetic, and customer-focused Accountant 1 to join the Travel and Relocation (CNTL-TAR) group, supporting the Relocation Team. The Travel and Relocation group ensures LANL's workforce mobility through compliant, cost-effective, and employee-focused travel and relocation services. The group provides end-to-end administration of business travel reimbursements, reservations, and domestic/international relocations in alignment with DOE, IRS, and LANL policies. This position will report to the CNTL-TAR Group Leader and focus on coordinating, processing and reviewing relocation-related reimbursements while ensuring a smooth transition experience for employees. The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, exercises sound judgment when addressing complex issues, and maintains a high level of accountability, accuracy, and attention to detail in a demanding environment. This position may be rotated across functional teams within the group or division to support operational needs and perform other related duties as assigned within the same job level. This position requires the selected candidate to be onsite at Management's request and/or as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Administers employee relocation reimbursements for new hires, reassignments, and terminations in accordance with DOE and IRS guidelines, accounting standards and lab policies
Manage relocation expense submissions, ensuring compliance with a complex set of federal regulations and Laboratory policies, and overseeing the accurate use of reimbursement systems and online travel tools.
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Human Resources, hiring organizations, household goods carriers, relocation vendors, and other service providers to facilitate relocation support and resolve issues that arise throughout the process. Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring proper accounting treatment of all transactions, and providing guidance and solutions for a variety of complex reimbursement and policy-related issues.
Coordinates directly with employees, hiring managers, and third-party relocation vendors to streamline the relocation process.
Reviews and documents relocation-related expenses, ensuring compliance with taxability rules, cost allowability, and funding source accuracy.
Maintains detailed records for audit purposes and supports financial transparency through monthly reporting and reconciliation.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Travel Experience

Experience supporting travel, relocation, disbursement, or other financial operations involving complex reimbursement and compliance requirements.

Accounting Experience

Knowledge of accounting/financial concepts and principles to include application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and proper application of internal controls for a disbursement operation and the ability to identify process improvements and developing strategies and procedures to implement and improve processes and controls. Experience performing reconciliations, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with audit-related activities.

Problem Solving

Knowledge and demonstrated experience researching, gathering, analyzing data, summarizing results, resolving problems and issues both independently and as a team member.

Compliance, Customer Service, Teamwork

Knowledge and experience interpreting federal travel regulations. Demonstrated ability in providing strong customer service with excellent interpersonal skills; Demonstrated experience effectively interacting with customers, staff, management and stakeholders. Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Communication

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively achieve decisions and consensus on significant actions, projects, program goals, and/or objectives. Proven ability in leading initiatives for change and improvements.

Technology

Demonstrated proficient use of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using automated reservations and travel expense reimbursement systems. Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle Financials or similar financial management systems.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field combined with 2 years relevant experience; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience directly related to the occupation.
The starting salary will be determined based on the candidate's education, years of experience, internal equity, and market factors.

Desired Qualifications:

Travel Regulations and experience with DOE regulations regarding external assignments and conference travel
Working knowledge and experience with Concur Travel and Expense
In-depth knowledge of LANL Travel policies
Working knowledge of the Federal Travel Regulation
Experience utilizing automation and AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies to improve business processes, reporting, workflow efficiency, and customer service operations.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

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