Careers

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Accounting Assistant IV to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Controller Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) provides trusted financial services that support national security and the Laboratory’s mission. They 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. The specialized groups ensure operational excellence and financial accountability. Driven by integrity, innovation, and collaboration, they continuously strive for world-class financial operations that align with LANL's broader goals. Join them 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 Accounting Assistant 4 to support the Craft payroll timekeeping team within the Controller Payroll group. The selected candidate will report to the Controller Payroll Craft Payroll Team Leader and will provide support to the mission of the group by, entering, tracking, and verifying union time and effort data, customer service coverage via email, phone or in office, electronic filing, and archiving. This position requires a proven record of excellent attendance and availability to periodically work outside of the normal work week.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires a minimum of 3 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.  
• At this level, additional training, certification, and/or education may be expected, such as college level business courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience as part of a payroll team within a medium to large, complex organization. 
• Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts and principles; working knowledge of related activities gained through specialized work experience. 
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting and upholding company policies and support compliance via payroll/time collection systems, time charging practices, processes, and controls.
• Demonstrated ability balancing timecards and perform arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Demonstrated awareness of importance of confidentiality and requirements surrounding personally identifiable information (PII).
• Experience and proven ability in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving time and effort issues.
• Experience gathering, analyzing data, and summarizing results.
• Demonstrated experience in the following: effectively interacting with customers, peers, and management.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with stringent deadlines, interruptions and changing priorities with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Demonstrated understanding of payroll time and labor or financial system data integration in an ERP system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment. 
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below).
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

LOCATION 

• Los Alamos, NM
• Telework Optional 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.