Finance & Procurement Associate — Budget & Ops

Brookhaven National Laboratory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY, invites an Associate Business Specialist to support the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate and the CDS/BD cross-functional needs. You will assist with finance operations, journal entries, cost plans, and monthly reports.

This role emphasizes collaboration with scientists and staff, handling budgets, procurements, and contract administration, while contributing to budget submissions and year-end accruals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance/business or equivalent experience.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and business operations activities for multiple directorates.
• Prepare journals, budget data, and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with cost plans, forecasts, procurements, and subcontract costs.
• Support proposal budgets and Field Work Proposal (FWP) budget development.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Procurement & Property Management, and department personnel on invoices.
• Assist with year-end accruals and closeout activities.
• Assist with procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Excel

Office Suite

Financial analysis

Communication

Budgeting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Power BI

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY, invites an Associate Business Specialist to support the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate and the CDS/BD cross-functional needs. You will assist with finance operations, journal entries, cost plans, and monthly reports.

This role emphasizes collaboration with scientists and staff, handling budgets, procurements, and contract administration, while contributing to budget submissions and year-end accruals.