Accounting Assistant I

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Accounting Assistant I 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 I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of the 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 semi-routine work and established work parameters for the unit.

• Work is usually reviewed upon completion.

• Performs professional work requiring knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and the basic application and use of concepts, theories and terminology of accounting.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 04 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 55416.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 68958.000 Annual Maximum Salary 82500.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education.
• 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

• Requires 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.

• Requires good communication skills, computer literacy, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a professional manner.

• Requires 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

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST3307 Posting Open Date 12/18/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Off Campus City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

33 Knightsbridge Rd.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)