Payroll Accountant

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Payroll Accountant to work on our payroll team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off. In this role, you will process and edit employee time billing sheets and handle weekly company payroll, ensuring adherence to company payroll rules. As an accountant on the payroll team, you will report to the Senior Manager of the department. Responsibilities Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.). Complete reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc. Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports. Evaluate existing company policies and procedures related to the accounting area of assignment and interpret and apply Federal Regulations as applicable to contract(s). Verify compliance of activities with plans, policies, and procedures of the laboratory and applicable laws, including federal and state laws and regulations. Reconcile, research, analyze and account for expenditures. Prepare necessary journal entries. Reconcile totals as needed. Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Analyze cost records to ascertain distribution of costs for various organizations of the laboratory. Update desk procedures for assigned area and maintain written procedures and policy documents. Classify labor, material, and overhead costs to compute the cost of product or service. If assigned to Payroll group, resolve and address various complex payroll problems and issues including taxes, disabilities, garnishments, and payroll deductions. Perform payroll distribution activities and associated accounting activities. Identify opportunities for process and system improvements and provide solutions to a variety of problems to management. Provide functional support and expertise in system upgrades or changes. Participate in process improvement committees as assigned. Provide metrics related to accounting and operations. Develop expertise, execute, and provide guidance in the area of responsibility. Conduct special studies and develop or recommend enhancements to current or new accounting methods, procedures, or systems. Interface with other related internal organizations to ensure the proper flow of accounting information. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Level 1: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Accounting, or related field and 0+ years of experience. Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Accounting, or related field and 2+ years of experience in business and/or financial areas, general accounting, public accounting, or business/office accounting OR Master's degree in business management, Accounting, or related field and 0 years of experience. Preferred Experience Ideally, you will have experience working with unions and Davis Bacon work and possess comprehensive knowledge of payroll rules for various employee groups, including exempt, not exempt and union employees. Job Information The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($46,392- $90,564) / Level 2 ($56,196 - $109,644). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. Multi‑Level: This is a multi‑level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. Physical Requirements The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long periods, accessing stored file boxes and file cabinets and moving and organizing physical file materials. The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, conduct research and inspect materials. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, by telephone or electronic mail. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits and Relocation Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match Paid time off (personal leave) Employee Education Program (tuition assistance) Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification. INL Mission Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure. INL Vision Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure. Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited. INL is a science‑based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure. Primary Location United States Job Business Services Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular Job Posting Aug 18, 2025, 12:46:01 PM Unposting Date Sep 2, 2025, 1:59:00 AM #J-18808-Ljbffr