Accounting Specialist | Rutgers University
Location
New Brunswick, NJ | United States
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Position Summary:
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the University Controller's Office. Reporting to a Senior Accountant Supervisor this position is primarily responsible for processing and controlling University Petty Cash, Travel/Cash Advances issued to University faculty and staff, and performing account reconciliations.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Manages Petty Cash accounts ensuring compliance with established procedures for appropriate fund use and opens new accounts.
- Oversees the workflow and processing of Travel/Cash Advances in the Expense Management System, reviewing supporting documentation for adherence to relevant University policies.
- Deposits and records checks received from the State of New Jersey and other sources to a cash clearing account, facilitating research and allocation to the appropriate University department.
- Prepares general ledger balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, addressing outstanding items, and executing timely actions such as tracking, notifications, and preparing journal entry adjustments.
- Provides assistance on various projects, such as ongoing process improvement initiatives, year-end analytical reviews and reporting, assistance with internal/external audit requests as needed, and other general accounting functions.
- Works independently under general supervision, executing routine and non-routine tasks with occasional review of work outputs by a supervisor.
- Performs professional work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ), and a comprehensive understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of accounting.
- Communicates with faculty and staff in various functional departments across the University, and external parties in a courteous and professional manner.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
- A minimum of two years' relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.
City: Piscataway
State: NJ
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- May be required to work extended hours during the fiscal year-end closing period and other peak periods throughout the year, or as needed.
Posting Number: 24ST0287
About Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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