Accounting Specialist
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the Office for Research. The position reports to the Accounting Manager. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Works in Research Financial Services ( RFS ) to administer and coordinate post award administration of assigned grants and contracts for research and other sponsored programs funded by external sources. Serves as the appropriate principal investigators/department contact for grant and contract accounting functions.
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 Office for Researchs mission is to support the research scholarship and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders providing integrated user-focused resources services and tools and partnering with faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
Research or grants education and/or certification ( CRA CFRA CPA or Rutgers S.P.A.C.E. Certification). Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Knowledge of Rutgers University systems policies and procedures. Five years of grant and contract accounting experience.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the Office for Research. The position reports to the Accounting Manager. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Works in Research Financial Services ( RFS ) to administer and coordinate post award administration of assigned grants and contracts for research and other sponsored programs funded by external sources. Serves as the appropriate principal investigators/department contact for grant and contract accounting functions.
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 Office for Researchs mission is to support the research scholarship and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders providing integrated user-focused resources services and tools and partnering with faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
Research or grants education and/or certification ( CRA CFRA CPA or Rutgers S.P.A.C.E. Certification). Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Knowledge of Rutgers University systems policies and procedures. Five years of grant and contract accounting experience.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
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.
