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We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.
Job Description
This position will be responsible for many of the Financial Operations’ administration activities related to cash control, internal controls support, records management and other support functions within the Office of the CFO. This position will also provide backup for electronic processing and auditing of Purchase Card (PCard) transactions. This position will report to the Compliance Manager.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Cash receipt tracking, researching and reporting.
- Depositing of checks utilizing Onsite Electronic Deposit banking product.
- Taking deposits to the physical location of the bank as needed.
- Processing bank transfers, check run review and troubleshooting.
- Records management duties will include some document scanning, organizing hard copy and electronic records for documentation.
- Process and submit requests for payments for open bank transaction files.
- Work with PCard holders as needed regarding policies and procedures.
- Daily processing of mail.
- Overall process compliance functions.
- Maintaining inventories of computers and assisting with onboarding of new Financial Operations employees.
- Support administrative needs of multiple groups in the Financial Operations group.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned to support Financial Operations department.
Basic Qualifications
Specialist III - High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Specialist II - High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Specialist III -
- Full knowledge of specialized focused business support functions.
- Fully competent in applicable software packages and office equipment.
- Demonstrated project administration skills.
- Full knowledge of specific principles, procedures and practices related to supported fields and disciplines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, team and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to confidential data as it relates to activities within the OCFO.
Specialist II -
- General knowledge of specialized focused business support functions.
- Proficient in applicable software packages and office equipment.
- Demonstrated project administration skills.
- Familiar with specific principles, procedures and practices related to supported fields and disciplines.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, team and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to confidential data as it relates to activities within the OCFO.
Preferred Qualifications
- Full knowledge of specialized focused business support functions.
- Fully competent in applicable software packages and office equipment.
- Demonstrated project administration skills.
- Full knowledge of specific principles, procedures and practices related to supported fields and disciplines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, team and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to confidential data as it relates to activities within the OCFO.
Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
