Student Assistant - Business Intern

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 Business Services Directorate (BSD) has openings for student assistant positions within varying business offices within the Office of the CFO (OCFO).

The Student Assistants will work in one or more of the following areas that report to the OCFO:
Budget Office, Fiscal (Accounting, Accounts Payable, Travel, Conference Management, Payment Processing), Procurement and Property Management, and Information Technology which support the Business Directorate and within the Internal Audit Office.

• Project budgeting trending analysis
• Project costing
• General ledger account reconciliation
• Contract closeouts
• Business systems process analysis

• Candidates must be majoring in one of the following:
  Business/Finance, Computer Sciences, Math, Economics or Accounting.
• The ideal candidate must complete at least their second year of college and have maintained an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Individual must possess hands‑on knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Basic web‑based computer skills.
• Familiarity with Outlook and People Soft.

• Computer/keyboard work is an essential duty.

• On‑site position, with the possibility of working remotely one day per week.

Summer employment programs start on or about June 1, 2026, and go on through August 7, 2026. As business needs command, Student Assistant appointments may be extended through the academic year, pursuant to Student Assistant appointment policies.

Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer—Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.
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