Senior Fiscal Assistant
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 Senior Fiscal Assistant in the General Accounting area of the Division. The Senior Fiscal Assistant reports to the Fiscal Officer. Under minimal supervision, this individual will demonstrate versatility in performing diverse complex 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 to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The successful candidate can work effectively independently or in a team and meet multiple deadlines.
Requirements
- HS Diploma plus Six (6) years of relevant accounting or business knowledge; an Associates degree and four (4) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with coursework, or training, specifically related to the position requirements may offset qualifying experience of 2:1 (experience: college) years.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Oracle People Soft Financials.
- Experience working in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable areas.
Responsibilities
- Support the Accounts Payable function by entering vendor invoices and getting vendors paid in a timely fashion as well as being the backup for miscellaneous payables.
- Support the General Accounting function by generating invoices for customers and collections are handled for customer payments.
- Miscellaneous accounting duties as needed.
Benefits
- Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation.
- Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.
- Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
