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Sr. Accounting Assistant

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Performs non-repetitive and complex clerical accounting duties that require familiarity with financial practices and procedures. Reviews and prepares various reports; analyzes data, transactions and invoices. Coordinates with outside parties to resolve payment and transaction issues. Answers routine and non-routine questions; maintains accurate, complete and current files.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Traces transactions through previous accounting actions to determine source of discrepancies; Analyzes data, creates journal entries, performs cost corrections.
Examines, codes, verifies, balances and reconciles various kinds of transactions, listings, invoices, vouchers, trial balances and reports.
Compiles documentation for governmental, regulatory or internal reporting purposes.
Contacts other staff and outside parties regularly to exchange information or respond to business transactions; interacts with others to resolve inquiries and complaints that may require research.
Review statistical and numerical data for accuracy and completeness.
Answer routine and non-routine questions and correspondence with supervisor's agreement when necessary.
Maintain accurate, complete and current files; sort, file, locate, reorganize and retrieve materials.
Independently compose correspondence for review; may require supervisor sign off.
Obtain appropriate approvals and signatures on documents.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

May communicate instructions from supervisor to others and assist in the coordination and distribution of work.
May provide training to other staff members.
May calculate, reconcile and pay bills.
May process billings for customers.
May create or edit documents using electronic equipment.

Key Qualifications

Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance; 2 years of relevant finance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
In-depth knowledge and experience with relevant finance procedures.
Must possess strong communication skills, initiative and ability to maintain working relationships with a broad range of process owners and managers.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Office products experience.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers