Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• At least four (4) years of experience in substantive and relevant work. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance/business or directly related field or equivalent experience based on 2:1 (experience:college) years.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including intermediate skills with Excel and databases.
• Understanding of financial principles including budget, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Clear, concise, professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applies independent judgments that demonstrates ability to prioritize and effectively deal with deadlines.
• Ability to establish routine contacts and the ability to provide detailed and complex information that will be used to make decisions of business consequence.
• Able to identify and resolve issues encountered within own area of responsibility; act proactively to develop solutions and provide recommendation to avoid problems.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced environment.
• Should be a flexible team player who will successfully interact with both the scientific and business staff and will be motivated to assist Business Operations Manager as requests arise.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) including the extraction and reporting of data.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and the ability to generate queries and reports.
• Extensive knowledge of the Laboratories Financial system, policies and procedures.
• Financial Project Management experience.
• Familiarity with Workday and Microsoft PowerBI.

Other Information:

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave);
• Lab-funded Retirement Plan;
• 401(k) Plan;
• Flexible Work Arrangements including telework/hybrid model;
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs;
• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis).

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.