Accounting Assistant - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Accounting Assistant
Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative
Department
IPO-Budget & Accounting
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Accounting Assistant for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Processes various financial documents and data.
Analyzes data and prepares internal financial reports consistent with a basic understanding of the mission, vision, role and goals of the Business Unit and the tasks and responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant I with respect to achieving business unit goals.
Works under direct supervision, with specific instructions on routine or semiroutine work and established work parameters for the unit.
Work is usually reviewed upon completion.

Position Status

Daily Work Shift

FLSA

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with a diverse group of people, strong organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work with on a team, strong attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Good communication skills, computer literacy, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a professional manner.
Strong ability and desire to learn new information systems and help operations utilize them to improve efficiency.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of:
University Accounting software; trainable
University Purchasing software; trainable
MS Outlook Contact Management systems; expert
Internet Explorer Internet software; expert
Kronos time/attendance software; trainable
MS Visio software; trainable
MS Excel Spreadsheet software; expert
MS Word Word Processing software; expert

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Off Campus
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
33 Knightsbridge Rd. Preemployment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all preemployment screenings. Immunization Requirements