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Posted: 20-May-22
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
Salary: Open
Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.
Campus: Cranford
General Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Operations, the Jr. Accountant performs the work required to organize, document, and support the Finance department of the College.
Responsibilities include maintaining the receivable ledger, cash receipt management, processing check payments and assisting accounts payable.
Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:
· Handles the issuance and control of the College's Purchasing and Travel cards. Ensures that they are utilized in accordance with College policy. Prepares monthly journal entry as it pertains to card usage
· Processes the general cash receipts for the College and Foundation including inputting into the Colleague module as well as preparing the corresponding bank deposit
· Prepares the monthly operating lease check requests
· Processes operating, Foundation and student refund checks
· Assist the Accounts Payable Coordinator with the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring timely payment of invoices and confirming validity of debt
· Supports the accounts payable process with the future need of the College in mind.
· Prepares the calendar year-end reporting (1099s)
· Works with the Purchasing department to ensure proper classification of vendor information in the system
· Responsible for processing and analyzing utility payments
· Performs general accounting duties as needed in the department
· Performs other duties as assigned
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Experience:
Minimum one year experience in general accounting role.
Prior experience in using Ellucian Colleague system preferable but not required.
Competencies and Skills Required:
Minimum one year experience in general accounting role.
Prior experience in using Ellucian Colleague system preferable but not required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
· This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
· Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
· No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
· Some travel may be required.
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.
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