Title General Accounting Manager
Position Number 40668
Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations
City/State Richland, WA
Location RCHN
Posted 10/21/2025
Closes 11/04/2025
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.
Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.
H2C is seeking a General Accounting Manager that will provide oversight and leadership to the Finance and Accounting organization. The qualified candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger, capital determinations, and inventory accounting in accordance with accounting practices, policies and contract terms and conditions. They must maintain a high level of communication and responsibility to internal and external clients, while ensuring records are maintained in compliance with policies and procedures, and reconciling with the business management system as well as the following essential job duties:
*Oversight of General Accounting department; Responsible for providing policy guidelines, goals, direction, and coordination with the accountants and other technical functions.
*Ensures accuracy of general ledger accounts. Create/close general ledger accounts and accounting codes.
*Oversight of Capital and Spare transactions. Reconcile spares activities, process corrections as needed, coordination with DOE on entries to the system.
*Manage Capital Accounting. Process capital determinations, capitalize completed projects and equipment and submit entries to DOE.
*Application of rates in the Peoplesoft Business Management System (BMS). Setup rates for applications in BMS, validate rates are applied correctly with each processing, process rate true-ups at year end.
*Oversight and billing of work for others. Establish new CACNs for approved work scope, created monthly invoices, follow-up on outstanding payments.
*Distribution of holding account cost and cost corrections.
*Prepare and submit month end accruals to DOE.
*Ensure IDMS records are accurately maintained
*Serve as the liaison to Finance System Integration group on Hanford system upgrade.
*Make independent studies, analyses, and interpretation of very complex financial, tax, or accounting data.
*Make substantial contributions across a wide range of functions through guiding, directing, or coordination.
*Administer activities in accordance with policies and procedures while using discretion and independent judgment.
*Ensure segregation of duties; perform self-assessments and assist internal and external audit agencies.
*Comply with H2C polices and procedures.
*Ensure ISMS Principles are incorporated into organization's activities.
*Responsible for maintaining integrity of financial systems - adjustments in compliance with GAAP, Disclosure Statement and system accounting rules
*Oversight of CACN setup, ensuring compliance with DOE funding elements and contract modifications
Required Qualifications
Grade 20:
*Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; and
*10 years' directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Grade 21:
*Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; and
*12 years' directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Grade 22:
*Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; and
*15 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Desired Qualifications
*CPA/MBA preferred.
*Knowledge of DOE reporting requirements and experience with large financial systems.
*Must have extensive knowledge of GAAP, account procedures/tasks, excellent skills with Excel and outstanding oral and written communication skills.
*Extensive knowledge of Government allowability on vendor invoices.
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Hiring Range Minimum: $129,063
Hiring Range Maximum: $209,688
H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:
A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Management
Shift Work Required No
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