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Middlesex County, NJ - County Government · 1 day ago

Accounting Assistant

US-NJ-New Brunswick

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $58K/yr

2+ years exp

Middlesex County, NJ - County Government is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine accounting duties related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records. The role includes responsibilities such as reconciling travel expenditures, maintaining accounts receivable records, and validating grant reporting and expenditures.

Government

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reconcile and post travel County wide travel expenditures

Chapter 159 and other budget amendments

Account balance inquiries on the Financial System and banking platforms

Compare general ledger accounts to bank accounts and subsidiary accounts to maintain correct balances

Compare the balances shown on the general ledger cash accounts prior to month-end closing to the balances shown in the General Ledger Reserve accounts

Maintain account receivable records and communication to various local government offices and customers for outstanding payments

Posting journal entries and other general ledger entries

Validate grant reporting and expenditures

Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting coursesAccounting experienceFinancial record maintenanceCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Satisfactory completion of at least sixty (60) semester-hour credits at an accredited college or university including a minimum of twelve (12) semester-hour credits in accounting courses

Or two (2) years of experience in accounting or related field work

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-interview, employer-paid physical examination, drug screening, and background check, in accordance with applicable New Jersey and federal law

This position requires New Jersey residency in accordance with R.S. 52:14-7 (New Jersey First Act)

Benefits

Pension plan

On-site wellness coaches

Health and dental insurance

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave

Company

Middlesex County, NJ - County Government

Located minutes from Port Elizabeth and half-way between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County, NJ is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities and world-class healthcare and research facilities and has long been the place where innovation and productivity have thrived.

Founded in 1683

Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees