Accounting Assistant I
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Job Location:
New Brunswick, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Assistant I for the NB Chancellor Business Office. Reporting to the Business Manager II Spvr of the New Brunswick Chancellors Office with a dotted line to the Business Manager III Spvr of Honors College Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides direct business accounting and administrative support to the New Brunswick Chancellors Business Office. Provides back-up support to other units reporting to the New Brunswick Chancellor as needed with a focus on Honors College. Performs professional work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and application of concepts theories principles practices terminology and applied basis of accounting. Handles approval of requisitions in the Universitys procurement system preparation of requisitions in the Universitys procurement system monthly reconciliation of invoices and payments and new supplier requests. Processes journal entries reviews expense reports for compliance with the Universitys travel and business expense policy and prepares access forms for University procurement human resources and financial systems. Handles Human Resources transactions which includes commitment accounting transactions and payroll time sheet entry. Assists the Business Manager II Spvr Business Manager III of Honors College and the Grant Specialist with monthly cost center reporting compilation and quarterly forecasting. Works with a high level of discretion patience and professionalism in the performance of his/her job responsibilities. Provides very precise conscientious attention to details and have the ability to multi-task.
Overview
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the State of New Jerseys 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 Americas Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publications 2023 list. Rutgers commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe diverse and respectful workplace environment creating employment opportunities for our nations military veterans and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The NB Chancellors Business and Admin Services department reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance of the New Brunswick Campus. The department provides business operations support to multiple departments reporting to the New Brunswick Chancellor as well as direct business support to the Office of the New Brunswick Chancellor.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of Marketplace procurement Oracle Cloud Financials and/or PeopleSoft Human Capital Management system.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Assistant I for the NB Chancellor Business Office. Reporting to the Business Manager II Spvr of the New Brunswick Chancellors Office with a dotted line to the Business Manager III Spvr of Honors College Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides direct business accounting and administrative support to the New Brunswick Chancellors Business Office. Provides back-up support to other units reporting to the New Brunswick Chancellor as needed with a focus on Honors College. Performs professional work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and application of concepts theories principles practices terminology and applied basis of accounting. Handles approval of requisitions in the Universitys procurement system preparation of requisitions in the Universitys procurement system monthly reconciliation of invoices and payments and new supplier requests. Processes journal entries reviews expense reports for compliance with the Universitys travel and business expense policy and prepares access forms for University procurement human resources and financial systems. Handles Human Resources transactions which includes commitment accounting transactions and payroll time sheet entry. Assists the Business Manager II Spvr Business Manager III of Honors College and the Grant Specialist with monthly cost center reporting compilation and quarterly forecasting. Works with a high level of discretion patience and professionalism in the performance of his/her job responsibilities. Provides very precise conscientious attention to details and have the ability to multi-task.
Overview
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the State of New Jerseys 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 Americas Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publications 2023 list. Rutgers commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe diverse and respectful workplace environment creating employment opportunities for our nations military veterans and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The NB Chancellors Business and Admin Services department reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance of the New Brunswick Campus. The department provides business operations support to multiple departments reporting to the New Brunswick Chancellor as well as direct business support to the Office of the New Brunswick Chancellor.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of Marketplace procurement Oracle Cloud Financials and/or PeopleSoft Human Capital Management system.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Invoicing
- Accounting Tally
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
- Bookkeeping
About Company
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America's leading public research universities. Consistently top-ranked, Rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.
