Tax Accountant, Disbursements

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a Tax Accountant to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, maintenance, and review of complex institutional accounting, financial, and tax reporting information. This position requires a strong foundation in accounting principles along with knowledge of disbursements processing. This position is in the Disbursements Division of the Finance Department within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will

• Prepare, reconcile, and file federal and state tax reporting including 1099, 1042, 592, and sales and use tax filings while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Analyze and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts, research discrepancies, and prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Serve as a tax subject matter resource to Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Travel Accounting on non-employee and supplier tax compliance requirements and appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Administer relocation and change-of-station tax equalization processes, including tax gross-up calculations and coordination with payroll and relocation vendors.
• Maintain supplier tax configurations within the Oracle Accounts Payable system to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Research and interpret federal and state tax regulations and recommend solutions to complex tax compliance issues.
• Respond to complex internal and external audit requests and coordinate with work groups and tax authorities, including the IRS and state agencies.
• Lead or participate in projects to improve tax reporting processes, documentation, and financial system functionality.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to identify and resolve tax reporting discrepancies and improve compliance processes.
• Prepare financial documentation, tax analyses, and reports for management review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training in the finance, accounting, or tax field.
• Significant experience applying analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion, and sound decision-making.
• Significant experience researching, compiling, and analyzing complex financial data and interpreting financial policies and procedures while ensuring tax compliance, including the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of taxation and accounting theory.
• Advanced organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced experience with computer-based spreadsheets and report-generation applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience preparing and filing multi-state payroll or withholding tax returns and conducting tax research and interpretation of tax laws.
  
  Qualifications We Desire
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), GAAP, and institutional financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of foreign national taxation requirements.
• Experience with financial and reporting systems such as Oracle, ePay reimbursement system, Orion Reloviews and OnBase.

Pay Range

$114,900 - $140,712 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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