Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Accounting Assistant I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	GSAPP - Center for Adult Autism Srvcs
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. Established in 1766 and celebrated a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,800 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Rutgers University–New Brunswick took root over 250 years ago. We are the state’s most comprehensive intellectual resource—the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by the Association of American Universities. We are the region’s most high-profile public research institution and a leading national research center with a global impact.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Assistant I for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP). Under the direction of the GSAPP Budget Analyst II, this position will provide financial support for two GSAPP Centers, the Center of Applied Psychology-Answer, and the Rutgers Adult Autism Center. Among the key duties of this position are: Day to day accounting of the center’s financial activities, handling transactions involving procurement, cash receipts, account administration of unrestricted and restricted accounts, payroll and medical billing functions. Provide assistance on miscellaneous accounting and administrative matters as needed. Performs other related duties as necessary.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	51359.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	63909.500
Annual Maximum Salary	76460.000
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.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.  Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility .  Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine .  Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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 and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong communication skills, excellent computer literacy (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint). Demonstrates good judgement and organization in handling multiple tasks. Ability to work independently to meet objectives in a fast paced environment with competing demands on time.
Preferred Qualifications	3+ years prior work experience. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications. Preferred experience in Rutgers applications – Oracle General Ledger, Jagger (Marketplace), Peoplesoft HCM, ROCS, Tableau, Enterprise Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service. Prior experience in Medicaid/Private Health Insurance billing/compliance is highly preferred.
Equipment Utilized	PC, MS Office Suite, remote meeting applications
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST1551
Posting Open Date	05/11/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
Location Details	New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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