✨ About The Role
- The Accounting/Financial Assistant will be responsible for daily and monthly financial analysis and oversight for Non-Federal Entities (NFE) funding.
- This role involves creating new projects ACKs and providing amendments to ACKs.
- The assistant will coordinate with financial representatives to close out and de-obligate NFE funded projects.
- Reviewing and approving proposals submitted by the laboratory's operations and research divisions is a key responsibility.
- The position requires establishing and maintaining complex tables and transaction file data to track and monitor work projects and conference setups.
- The assistant will approve conference project requests and utilize analytical skills to reconcile projects and recommend closeouts.
- Assisting Financial Planning and Analysis with special assignments and data requests in support of DOE audit reviews is also part of the job.
- Providing quality customer service to inquiries from inside and outside of FMPS is essential.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate systems.
- A customer service-focused individual who can explain complex situations and influence others towards appropriate actions is essential.
- Proficiency in computer skills and experience with financial systems software is required.
- The candidate should have strong analytical skills to analyze data, recognize anomalies, and resolve identified problems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills, are necessary for this role.
- The ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines is crucial for success in this position.
- A proactive approach to identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing them is expected.
- The candidate should embody Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.