The expected hiring range for this position is:
$33.50-$43.31.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship assistance.
About the Role:
Fermilab’s Finance Organization seeks a Financial Associate. The Financial Associate will support and assists with the compilation and review of financial information, and the execution of budget and financial activities.
What your day-to-day as a Financial Associate at Fermilab will look like:
- Collects financial information, maintains detailed records of budget, cost and/or obligation transactions, and produces periodic and ad-hoc reports for specific budget elements by utilizing appropriate query tools.
- Reviews expenditures to ensure conformance to budgetary controls and constraints; assigns expenditures to the appropriate project and task; investigates, verifies and reconciles apparent discrepancies and unexpected outcomes. Documents and initiates appropriate paperwork to support cost transfers as required.
- Conducts weekly reviews of timecards and associated Effort Reporting; ensures that information has been recorded correctly such that pay and historical edits are not adversely impacted. Determines and applies appropriate remedy when errors are identified.
- Utilizes appropriate query tools to extract data from laboratory financial and Effort databases; assists with the compilation of regular and ad-hoc reports and statistics; produces periodic financial and Effort reports and analyses as directed.
- Assists with enterprise software implementations, including user system testing, the development of user documentation and reports, and training other employees in the group. May serve as lead employee based on level of knowledge of a particular software/system - provides oversight and guidance to other employees.
- Assists with the development/change of methods and procedures for specific budgeting and/or financial activities within the organization(s) to which assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- High school diploma with 3+ years of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
- Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Onsite day care
Why Fermilab:
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 locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
What To Expect Next:
We’ll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.
