Accounting Supervisor

Job Title : Accounting Supervisor

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. 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 Accounting Supervisor in the General Accounting area of the Division.

The Accounting Supervisor 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• IPAC (intra-governmental payment and collection system);
• Year-end AP and AR confirmations;
• NIH reporting;
• AP DOEPAC Entries;
• Banking administrator;
• Reviewing large accruals;
• Foreign currency reporting;
• OFA billings / closeouts;
• Statement of Cash (SOCA);
• Monthly EFT entries;
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures;
• Provide input into department goal-setting process;
• Assist with financial statement audits;
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close process;
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles;
• Supervising staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements : Extensive time spent on a computer typing and analyzing data.

Other Information : This is a hybrid position and requires 4 days a week onsite at the Upton location. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $99,850-149,750 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education.