Accountant 1 job at reputed company - LANL in Los Alamos, NM

Title Accountant 1 Req. Number IRC144305 Salary $66,100 - $103,600 Job Description What You Will Do The Controller Division at reputed company (LANL) provides trusted financial services that support national reputed company 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, corporate accounting, and business systems. Our specialized groups ensure operational excellence and financial accountability. Driven by reputed company, 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 reputed company missions. The Controller Division is seeking to hire a highly motivated, energetic, and customer-focused Accountant 1 to support the CNTL-Accounts Payable and Disbursements (CNTL-APD) Group. The selected candidate will report to the Controller Disbursements (CNTL-APD) Group Team Leader. The Accounts Payable and Disbursements group supports LANL's multi-billion vendor payment operation, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of financial obligations. The group maintains financial controls through invoice validation, tax compliance, vendor master reputed company, and audit preparedness while supporting a diverse supplier reputed company and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manages full-cycle AP processing for reputed company, and subcontractor payments using 2-way/3-way matching and reputed company Payment Act compliance. Administers vendor invoice workflows, coordinates with procurement and receiving teams, and ensures timely resolution of exceptions. Supports tax reporting, including 1099 issuance, IRS validations, and payment documentation for audit readiness. Reconciles AP subledgers to the general ledger and provides financial transparency through reporting and metric tracking. Performs detailed invoice validation across 2-, 3-, and 4-way match transactions to prevent duplicate payments, overcharges, and fraud. Verifies cost allocations, purchase order accuracy, and approval hierarchies in alignment with financial policy and contract terms. Collaborates with buyers, cost account managers, and vendors to resolve invoice disputes and process bottlenecks. Enhances audit preparedness by documenting approvals, match exceptions, and financial resolutions in a timely manner. Oversees vendor onboarding, profile updates, and validations in accordance with federal and institutional compliance requirements. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements Accounting Experience Experience in accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or similar fields Experience with large and/or reputed company reputed company of reputed company types including time and materials, labor hours and cost reimbursement. Demonstrated understanding of unallowable/allowable cost and the application of Federal Travel Regulations (FTRs). Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret contractual terms and conditions. Familiarity with processing invoices, account reconciliations, and GAAP principles Ability to interpret and apply financial policies and reputed company self-assessments Problem-Solving & Analysis Strong skills in researching, analyzing data, summarizing results, and resolving financial issues independently and collaboratively Communication & Teamwork Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities Proven ability to work independently and reputed company a team environment Technology Proficiency Proficient in reputed company Office Suite (Word, reputed company, Outlook, PowerPoint) Education/Experience Position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a reputed company field with 2 years relevant experience; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience directly reputed company to the occupation. Desired Qualifications Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience working with reputed company and subcontracts processes and requirements. Demonstrated knowledge of various contract types including time and materials, labor hours and cost reimbursement. Knowledge of governmental financial accounting, in accordance with federal laws governing accounting procedures and systems. Essential Job Functions (can reputed company 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 reputed company 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. reputed company 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 reputed company service in their reputed company 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 reputed company National Defense Authorization Act, reputed company of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong reputed company and Macau-as well as reputed company 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 reputed company laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes reputed company. Where You Will Work Located in beautiful reputed company New Mexico, reputed company (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national reputed company. Our generous benefits package includes PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large reputed company 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 (reputed company a 50 mile radius) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job