Accountant

Responsible for maintaining accounts receivable, pension reporting and reconciling GL accounts. This is a Support Staff Union position as stated in the Support Staff collective bargaining agreement Grade Level 12. Prepare, remit, and file State of NJ Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) and Public Employee Retirement System (Pers) pension contributions to the appropriate agencies and reconcile pension reports, inclusive of retro pension contributions. Responsible for the financial accounting and analysis of subsidiary ledgers and reconciliations to the general ledger. Maintain the colleges accounts receivables by generating miscellaneous invoices, processing incoming payments, following up on outstanding balances, and resolving billing discrepancies. Account for Culinary Art deposits and event allocations. Responsible for researching and resolving accounting transactions and discrepancies. Prepare and submit reimbursable pension billings to the State of NJ. File sales tax and other required returns, including UEZ, with the State of NJ. Process wire payments via online banking. Enter journal entries as necessary. Assist with accounting and financial reporting of restricted funds. Performs special projects, reconciliations, and detailed analyses. Serves as back-up and support for other Finance Department staff members. Perform all other duties as assigned.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY

The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

Education Required:

Associate degree in accounting required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Experience Required:

Two (2) to three (3) years of accounting experience Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Adobe Pro. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to reconcile and research accounting discrepancies. Time and task management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, students, community members and other members of the College.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.

Employee Classification:

Support Staff- Grade 12

Residency Requirement:

The New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public institutions of higher education to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. For more information please click here