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 at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole.
We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are 1,800 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most sophisticated particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.
Fermilab's Accelerator Division operates, maintains, and improves the laboratory's accelerator complex, beam lines and beam targets. We drive scientific discovery by delivering particle beams for experiments. We also conduct accelerator physics research and design and build accelerators to extend the scientific reach of existing facilities.
Fermilab's Accelerator Division (AD) is seeking aFinancial Analyst.Under the direction of the Financial Manager, the selected professional will be responsible for multiple financial tasks.
You Will
Prepare and distribute monthly and ad-hoc financial reports including the consolidation of data from multiple departments/projects; summarizing specific cost categories; review of costs, obligations, and hours for assigned segments of the budget; present reports for review and discussion.
Use standard tools and queries to acquire financial information from Fermilab financial systems.
Prepare and review weekly labor reports to ensure compliance; identify errors and figure out appropriate remedy; actively engage employees in appropriate training.
Other financial and accounting duties including but not limited to: capital equipment, special process spares inventory including work-in-process accounts, variance analysis, project accounting, task maintenance, historical edits, service accruals, and cost transfers.
Communicate guidelines, procedures, and requirements for budgeting, reporting, and financial activities.
Assist with the development of cost plans for Department of Energy (DOE) programs, Strategic Partnership Projects, and other collaborative efforts.
Review and approve new business proposals and prepare the corresponding cash flow analysis for DOE Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) and Strategic Partnership Projects.
Monitor and evaluate reasonableness and accuracy of financial plans and coordinate needed updates.
Identify and communicate risks, issues, and needed actions to leaders.
Coordinate the allocation of monthly funding with applicable project/task leaders.
Perform cash flow analysis to determine funding needs at the project/task level for successful project execution.
Interact regularly with scientific, technical, business, and administrative groups within the Laboratory and User community.
We Are Looking For
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science or similar field and 2+ years of relevant work experience OR high school diploma and 4+ years of relevant work experience
Intermediate knowledge of Windows Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with pivot tables, lookups, and other formulas in Excel
Willingness and ability to learn applications such as Kronos, Microsoft Access, Tableau, and SmartView
Experience with Financial Systems (Oracle, SAS) is desirable
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or DOE accounting policies is advantageous
Reporting/analytics experience is desirable
Superior customer service skills
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate optimally and courteously with a diverse workplace population
Excellent organization skills including the ability to independently coordinate and accurately execute multiple time sensitive tasks
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including a demonstrated aptitude for attention to detail and comprehensive record keeping
Budgeting & Planning, Project Accounting, and Internal Controls knowledge a plus
Ability to perform job duties under circumstances of frequent uncertainty and ambiguity
Relocation is not available for this position.
Physical Activity and Work Conditions
Human Factors: Mental Concentration, Sitting, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability and willingness to occasionally work beyond the normal workday and on weekends during critical reporting periods.
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply