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 Chancellor’s 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 Chancellor’s 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 University’s procurement system, preparation of requisitions in the University’s procurement system, monthly reconciliation of invoices and payments, and new supplier requests. Processes journal entries, reviews expense reports for compliance with the University’s 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 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. The NB Chancellor’s 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.
