Accounting Assistant I - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Accounting Assistant I
Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative
Department
BSPPP-National Transport Inst
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Accounting Assistant I for the Bloustein School of Public Planning and Policy. This position reports to the Business Manager.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Provides independent accounting, budget, and administrative support to the Business Manager and Director at the National Transit Institute (NTI).
Daytoday accounting, purchasing, payroll, and bill payment functions.
Maintains of financial records and accounts.
Monitors accounts, reconciling payments to accounts and making appropriate adjustments.
Prepares documents relating to grants, including budgets, endorsements, subcontracts, and consulting agreements, financial reports and analysis, and other related material.
Provides assistance related to miscellaneous accounting and administrative matters as needed.

Position Status

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a business/accountingrelated field.
Also requires two years of related accounting/grant management experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of grant/contract administration.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational and management abilities.
Proven problemsolving and interpersonal skills with experience providing complex, confidential administrative support and accounting.
Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access database management, including compiling and analyzing statistical data and reports.
Various systems within the university for maintaining building access, directory feed, parking access, registration system.
Visio.
Individual must be willing to learn new systems as they are introduced to the University for functions normally supported by the office.

Preferred Qualifications