Specialist III - Vendor and Data Support

Posting TitleSpecialist III - Vendor and Data Support

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LocationRemote

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NREL

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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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 creating and maintain master vendor data in the Oracle financial system, following established internal controls, processes and segregation of duties. In addition, this position will be primarily responsible for supporting the Financial Operations department for data review, support and maintenance activities.

• Timely and accurate creation of new vendors utilizing established procedures with inputs from various points of contact and departments across NREL.
• Update and maintain existing vendor records as requested following established guidelines and procedures.
• Data support activities, including responding to requests for credit applications, completing forms for sponsorship, and complying with electronic and paper data/records management and document retention requirements from the Department of Energy.
• Act as a backup for multiple data -related duties necessary to maintain appropriate segregation of duties within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Other duties as needed.

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Basic QualificationsEither relevant Associate degree/certification program and 2 years experience or
High School diploma plus 4 years relevant experience. Demonstrated understanding of accounting practices and procedures. Proficient in analytical techniques and problem solving skills. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in a team environment with a variety of internal and external customers. Basic skills in personal computers, electronic accounting systems, and spreadsheets (Excel). A highly organized, detail-oriented person is required.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 4 years related experience or AA plus 2 years related experience.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and multi-task between processing, research, ad hoc projects, and other duties as assigned.
• Be independently motivated to solve problems.
• Able to apply professional skepticism and independently verify authenticity of vendor requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contacts at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel (i.e. pivot tables and formulas).
• Strong work ethic including attendance, dependability and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Oracle Financial Applications or other integrated ERP business systems.   
• Prior government contractor experience.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Specialist III / Annual Salary Range: $42,700 - $68,300

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging RequirementNREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

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NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

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.

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