Accounting Assistant - Middlesex County : Job Details

OverviewThe Accounting Assistant, within the Department of Finance's General Ledger division, supports the Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller, and Assistant Comptroller by performing routine accounting tasks. Responsibilities include preparing financial records, maintaining accounting systems, and providing general support to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.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.•Compares 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 of Journal Entries and other general ledger entries.•Validate grant reporting and expenditures.•Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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.
• Must satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• NJ residency required by State Statute. R.S.52:14-7.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is:

• $50,000-$55,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: You can build your own future while helping to build the future of your community. With competitive benefits, including a pension plan, on-site wellness coaches, and health and dental insurance, Middlesex County offers the support employees need. The County also promotes a healthy work-life balance with generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave. Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.