New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Accountant- Programs
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Job Title:
Accountant- Programs Location:
US-NJ - Various locations including Newark, Trenton, Camden, or North Brunswick Job ID:
2025-2205 Type:
Regular Full-Time # of Openings:
1 Category:
Accounting Services Salary Range:
65,484 - 73,670 Overview
Job Summary Prepares accurate and timely financial statements and reports, with a focus on the accounts and activities relating to the NJEDA’s Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) and Economic Development Fund (EDF). Such work enables Executive Management, Fiscal staff, program Directors and external stakeholders to understand the financial health of the EDA and to make informed decisions. Assists in ensuring integrity of data in financial reporting. Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Processes cash receipts for the ERF and EDF and reconciles to supporting documentation; processes cash disbursements to include verification that all required documentation and authorizations have been received; compiles and analyzes other financial information to record journal entries to the General Ledger accounts. Reviews and codes invoices and other expenses to the proper general ledger accounts. Assists in preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including cash flows and related footnote information for review by Accounting Manager, Director of Accounting Services and Controller. Maintains current account analyses and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statements, the safeguarding of assets, and an effective audit trail. Reconciles account information in General Ledger to source documentation (e.g., grant disbursement and procurement systems). Tracks receipt and disbursement of various state and federal appropriations. Responds to inquiries or requests for information from internal and external users of statements and financial reports, including federal and other state agencies. Reviews leases, contracts, agreements, resolutions, board memos, program funds usage restrictions, trust indentures, appropriations, grants, legislation, etc. to ensure administrative and accounting compliance. Monitors outstanding commitments and obligations. Responds to inquiries and ad hoc requests from program and executive personnel and outside agencies. Prepares program-specific reports. Provides backup and assistance to other accountants and Budget staff as needed, including providing accounting data to facilitate revenue and spending variances, as well as mid-year and annual Budget projections. Prepares schedules and submits information required by auditors to facilitate a timely annual audit. Provides information as needed in the course of programmatic audits conducted by State and Federal cognizant agencies. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required. Performs other duties and special projects, including serving as a critical team member in transition to new Accounting system(s), such as participating in User Acceptance Testing and providing feedback to ensure the integrity of the new system. Qualifications
Required Skills and Abilities Basic understanding of GAAP; ability to research technical issues in GASB and FASB pronouncements and report findings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Dynamics GP, and ability to learn new software packages. Good organizational skills, with attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication; ability to interact with other departments to convey and solicit financial information. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; ability to foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff. Ability to prioritize workload, be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision. Maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff. Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Ability to learn new software packages. NJEDA utilizes Microsoft Office as the core application platform; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Required Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or equivalent professional training. Five years’ experience in general private or public accounting. Advanced degree or industry-specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Other Details
Physical Demands Minimal Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed. Travel As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc. Certificates and Licenses Required License: Staff are required to possess a valid driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Note The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. This job description is subject to amendment to meet current business needs. Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and at will. This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA. NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Position requirements Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded. Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources. Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Title:
Accountant- Programs Location:
US-NJ - Various locations including Newark, Trenton, Camden, or North Brunswick Job ID:
2025-2205 Type:
Regular Full-Time # of Openings:
1 Category:
Accounting Services Salary Range:
65,484 - 73,670 Overview
Job Summary Prepares accurate and timely financial statements and reports, with a focus on the accounts and activities relating to the NJEDA’s Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) and Economic Development Fund (EDF). Such work enables Executive Management, Fiscal staff, program Directors and external stakeholders to understand the financial health of the EDA and to make informed decisions. Assists in ensuring integrity of data in financial reporting. Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Processes cash receipts for the ERF and EDF and reconciles to supporting documentation; processes cash disbursements to include verification that all required documentation and authorizations have been received; compiles and analyzes other financial information to record journal entries to the General Ledger accounts. Reviews and codes invoices and other expenses to the proper general ledger accounts. Assists in preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including cash flows and related footnote information for review by Accounting Manager, Director of Accounting Services and Controller. Maintains current account analyses and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statements, the safeguarding of assets, and an effective audit trail. Reconciles account information in General Ledger to source documentation (e.g., grant disbursement and procurement systems). Tracks receipt and disbursement of various state and federal appropriations. Responds to inquiries or requests for information from internal and external users of statements and financial reports, including federal and other state agencies. Reviews leases, contracts, agreements, resolutions, board memos, program funds usage restrictions, trust indentures, appropriations, grants, legislation, etc. to ensure administrative and accounting compliance. Monitors outstanding commitments and obligations. Responds to inquiries and ad hoc requests from program and executive personnel and outside agencies. Prepares program-specific reports. Provides backup and assistance to other accountants and Budget staff as needed, including providing accounting data to facilitate revenue and spending variances, as well as mid-year and annual Budget projections. Prepares schedules and submits information required by auditors to facilitate a timely annual audit. Provides information as needed in the course of programmatic audits conducted by State and Federal cognizant agencies. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required. Performs other duties and special projects, including serving as a critical team member in transition to new Accounting system(s), such as participating in User Acceptance Testing and providing feedback to ensure the integrity of the new system. Qualifications
Required Skills and Abilities Basic understanding of GAAP; ability to research technical issues in GASB and FASB pronouncements and report findings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Dynamics GP, and ability to learn new software packages. Good organizational skills, with attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication; ability to interact with other departments to convey and solicit financial information. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; ability to foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff. Ability to prioritize workload, be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision. Maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff. Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Ability to learn new software packages. NJEDA utilizes Microsoft Office as the core application platform; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Required Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or equivalent professional training. Five years’ experience in general private or public accounting. Advanced degree or industry-specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Other Details
Physical Demands Minimal Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed. Travel As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc. Certificates and Licenses Required License: Staff are required to possess a valid driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Note The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. This job description is subject to amendment to meet current business needs. Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and at will. This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA. NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Position requirements Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded. Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources. Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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