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What You Will Do

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, corporate accounting, and business systems. 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 3 to support the CNTL-Institutional Tax and Retirement Accounting (CNTL-ITR) Group. The selected candidate will report to the CNTL-ITR Team Leader. The Tax Team manages compliance across gross receipts tax, corporate income tax, and payroll tax. With over $4B of NM gross receipts and a workforce of 16,000 employees, the team ensures accurate tax reporting, deductions, and regulatory compliance. The tax team handles Forms W-2, IRS From 941, and multi state income tax and unemployment filings. Additionally, the tax team collaborates with the Corporate Accounting Group to compile tax data and file federal form 1065 and various state tax returns.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Accounting Experience:

Extensive knowledge and experience in financial analysis, accounting principles, and tax compliance.

Demonstrated experience and proven ability to develop, interpret, and apply financial policies, procedures and performing self-assessments

Regulations:

Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying GAAP, CAS, IRS regulations, ERISA, SAS, and internal auditing controls.

Experience with analytical review, government regulations and accounting standards application.

Technical Experience:

Extensive experience and knowledge working with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Financials).

Communication/Teamwork :

Demonstrated experience presenting complex financial information clearly.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and communication skills and ability to work effectively under deadlines and shifting priorities.

Customer Service

Demonstrated experience in interacting with stakeholders, management, and customers with a high level of professionalism.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related Accounting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant certification highly desirable

• Knowledge and experience preparing financial statements

• Experience in preparing and filing IRS Form 1065

• Knowledge of New Mexico gross receipts tax

• Experience in filing payroll tax related forms such as W-2s and 941

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. 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:

Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

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 opt. 3.