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Golden, Colorado, United States
Remote only
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Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
NLR is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounts Receivable Team within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, this position supports general accounting, federal and commercial billing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, research, and issue resolution. The role helps ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable laws and regulations, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) contractual requirements, and NLR and Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC. policies and procedures.
The successful candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who takes initiative, thinks critically, and approaches challenges with curiosity and sound judgment. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including the ability to organize and analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and develop efficient, well-controlled solutions. Experience with accounts receivable, federal billing, IPAC, G-Invoicing, Oracle, or comparable financial systems is highly valued. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, manages competing priorities, delivers responsive customer service, and is committed to continuous learning and growth within the finance organization.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (L or Q) security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination.
Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
* Based on eligibility rules
NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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