Accountant, Financial Reporting

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$63,200.00-$83,200.00.

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.

This position is not eligible for referral bonus program, or sponsorship assistance.

Fermilab’s Finance & Procurement Division seeks an Accountant
. The Accountant under general supervision, will create and interpret moderately complex financial statements, and reports in a specific accounting area. They will compile financial information, processes transactions, and executes control procedures. This individual will exercise independent decision-making in assigned general area of responsibility.

• Assist in preparing standard financial statements and reports for management, the Department of Energy, and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Prepare routine ad-hoc reports and analyses under direction to support management information needs.
• Run standard system queries and assists with data pulls to provide requested information.
• Record and post accounting transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Identify basic problems or discrepancies and escalates issues to supervisor with supporting details.
• Perform routine reconciliations of assigned accounts or sub-ledgers and flags variances for review.
• Support monthly and year-end close activities by preparing standard entries and reports.
• Prepare and transmits routine or time-sensitive data as directed by supervisor.
• Follow established policies and procedures and provides input on improvements when requested.
• Assist with testing activities during financial system updates or upgrades by following test scripts.
• Report system issues or user concerns to supervisor and assists with tracking resolutions.
• Communicate with employees and vendors to clarify accounting transactions and resolve straightforward issues.
• Maintain organized accounting records and updates assigned portions of procedure manuals.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business
• Or a minimum of 2+ years of accounting experience is required.
• Master’s degree or Accounting related Professional Certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred.

• Governmental Accounting experience preferred.
• Skilled in using financial systems and Excel to run queries, perform reconciliations, and prepare reports accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to identify discrepancies and support data-driven decisions.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy and meet reporting deadlines.

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.

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

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.

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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…