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.