Location: Upton,NY, USA
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 $800 million annual budget.
The Business Operations Office of the Business Services Directorate seeks an Assistant Business Specialist for a two-year term, rotational assignment. Responsibilities include providing business, financial or contractual support to a variety of departments/divisions within the Laboratory (Business Offices, Budget Office, Fiscal Services, Procurement and Property Management).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, assignments could typically involve:
* Review, coordination, and control of data used for preparation of budgets and forecasts.
* Maintenance of routine financial/business records and reports.
* Prepare and maintain financial/business office documentation.
* Assist in the review and testing of financial internal control documents.
* Support various organizations during periods of peak effort (proposal submission, budget submission, year-end processing, etc.).
* Duties will vary with the specific assignment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Bachelor's degree in a related business discipline, (preferably in accounting, finance, procurement, mathematics, or statistics.) or equivalent experience on the basis of 2:1 (experience: college)
* Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with all MS Office products.
* Clear and concise oral and written communication skills and effective interaction in a team environment.
* Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
* Ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels.
* Flexible team player with the ability to interact with staff to accomplish objectives and resolve issues.
* Ability to prioritize and effectively deal with deadlines.
* Must be self-motivated, resourceful and organized, taking ownership of all assigned work.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of BNL policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, including utilizing its query capability.
* Interest in science mission of the Laboratory.
* Experience with SharePoint.
Compensation:
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $65,650 - $95,200 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education, and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Other Information:
* This is a fully onsite position located in Upton, New York.