B. Gracie Steller
About B. Gracie Steller
B. Gracie Steller serves as an Office of the CFO Accountant III at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she provides audit support and manages education assistance benefits. She has a diverse professional background, including roles at Stanislaus County, IBM, and Morrison & Foerster LLP.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
B. Gracie Steller has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as an Office of the CFO Accountant III since 2022. In this role, she provides audit support for complex internal and external audits related to Benefits Accounting. She independently analyzes, reconciles, and interprets complex benefits and payroll accounting data. Steller also leads the development and implementation of payroll and benefit accounting processes that have institution-wide impact, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Previous Experience at Stanislaus County
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, B. Gracie Steller worked at Stanislaus County as an Auditor-Appraiser II from 2021 to 2022. During her seven-month tenure in Modesto, California, she was involved in auditing and appraisal functions, contributing to the county's financial oversight and compliance efforts.
Career at IBM
B. Gracie Steller's career includes a position at IBM as a Purchasing and Procurement Professional in 1992. She worked for six months in San Jose, California, where she was responsible for procurement activities, contributing to the company's supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
B. Gracie Steller holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration & Accounting from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which she completed from 1988 to 1994. Additionally, she studied Education at California State University - East Bay, where she achieved a degree in Multiple Subject Primary Education. Her educational background supports her expertise in accounting, auditing, and educational assistance benefits.
Experience in Payroll and Benefits Accounting
Steller has extensive experience in payroll and benefits accounting, having worked as a Payroll Specialist at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 1995 to 1996. In this role, she managed payroll functions and contributed to the firm's financial operations. Her current role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory builds on this foundation, as she fosters effective relationships with customers and colleagues and participates in directorate working groups.