Accounting Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Accounting Specialist

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 Specialist for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this 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.
• 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 such as reconciliation.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
05

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
65741.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
81857.00

Annual Maximum Salary
97972.00

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.

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, plus two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Good communication skills, computer literacy, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a professional manner.
• Strong ability and desire to learn new information systems and help operations utilize them to improve efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• University Accounting software; trainable
• MS Outlook Contact Management systems; expert
• Internet Explorer Internet software; expert
• Kronos time/attendance software; expert
• Trainable MS Excel Spreadsheet software; expert
• MS Word Processing software; expert

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
25ST0666

Posting Open Date
04/04/2025

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