Associate Business Specialist

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Upton, NY

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides high-quality business services to support the Lab's research initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams with a focus on risk mitigation and cost management, which is a critical component to the Lab's success. Led by the Chief Financial Officer, Brookhaven’s Business Services Directorate includes the Budget Office, Fiscal Services Division, Procurement & Property Management Division, Chief Financial Office, and the Business Operations Offices. The Directorate manages a broad range of financial activities, including the planning and implementation of the Lab’s fiscal matters and its approximately $900 million annual budget. The function of the Fiscal Services Division (FSD) is to support the mission critical research of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). FSD provides Payroll, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Travel Services support to the Laboratory. The open position is for an Associate Business Specialist in the General Accounting area of the Division. The Associate Business Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor. Under minimal supervision, this individual will demonstrate versatility in performing diverse accounting assignments requiring professional training and expertise in the preparation, control, and maintenance of regularly produced accounting records and reports. The successful candidate combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles. The successful candidate can work effectively independently or in a team and meet multiple deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related accounting/business field or equivalent experience generally based on the basis of 2:1 (experience: college).
2+ years of related/relevant work experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and Word.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work within tight time constraints.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Oracle People Soft Financials.
Experience working in an Accounting Department in AP/AR/General Accounting area.

Responsibilities

Support the General Accounting function by generating invoices for customers and handling collections with customers.
Assist with monthly accruals.
Support the Accounts Payable function by entering vendor invoices and getting vendors paid in a timely fashion.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
Assist with audit requests.
Assist with other miscellaneous accounting functions as needed.