Assistant Accountant - Upton, NY
Assistant Accountant - Upton, NY
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03-05-2025
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is OnSite at the location detailed in the job post.
The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides highquality business services to support the Labs research initiatives by participating in crossfunctional teams with a focus on risk mitigation and cost management which is a critical component to the Labs success. Led by the Chief Financial Officer Brookhavens 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 Labs fiscal matters and its approximately $800 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 Assistant Accountant position reports to the General Accounting Manager and will be given a wide range of accounting related tasks. The ideal candidate will have some accounting knowledge/background/education and the ability to learn new things and be able to multitask be deadline driven detail oriented ability to work on a team and someone who wants to grow within the organization. It is a great opportunity to develop skills and advance within a financial area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the general accounting area assisting with journal vouchers preparation of account reconciliations miscellaneous payments audit requests and obtaining 1099 support
Provide superior customer service skills by being responsive to customer requests which include vendor and departmental inquiries
Act as the backup for the Accounts Payable function ensuring that invoices are entered checks are run timely and accurately and working with the departments where necessary
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
A BS degree in Accounting Finance or Business; or equivalent fulltime directly related experience on the basis 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
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity or working knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar ERP system
PeopleSoft query experience
Experience working in an accounting department
Environmental Health & Safety Requirements:
The ability to work at a computer for most of the day
Requires the ability to concentrate on accuracy
Compensation:
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $67250 $97500 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidates qualification education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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Full-Time
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