Financial Analysis On-Call

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

What your day-to-day as an On Call Financial Analysis at Fermilab will look like: 

• Prepare moderately complex financial statements/reports for management, the Department of Energy, taxing bodies, and others within or outside the Laboratory.
• Develop and interpret moderately complex ad-hoc reports and analyses to respond to information needs of management and others within or outside the laboratory.
• Create or extensively modify ad-hoc queries using the system query tool to meet the information needs in area of assignment.
• Record, classify and summarize accounting transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyze moderately complex problems or discrepancies and execute corrective action or provides supervisor with analysis and recommended action.
• Reconcile complex sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
• Assist in controlling the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Create and transmit sensitive, confidential and/or time-critical data to third parties.
• Provide recommendations for the development or revision of policies and procedures.
• Develop test cases and/or execute testing related to the implementation or upgrade of financial software applications.
• Assist supervisor in identifying, reporting, testing, and resolving/implementing system problems/enhancements.
• Communicate with employees, users and outside individuals or organizations about accounting transactions in assigned area and resolves issues and discrepancies.
• Maintain accounting records pertinent to assigned area, including procedure manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business and a minimum 3+ years of accounting experience is required.
• Master’s degree or Accounting related Professional Certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Governmental Accounting experience preferred.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits 
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

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HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

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Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.