Accounting Assistant I
Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is
seeking an Accounting Assistant I for the NB Chancellor Business
Office. Reporting to the Business Manager II Spvr of the New
Brunswick Chancellor’s Office, with a dotted line to the Business
Manager III Spvr of Honors College, Among the key duties of the
position are the following: Provides direct business, accounting,
and administrative support to the New Brunswick Chancellor’s
Business Office. Provides back-up support to other units reporting
to the New Brunswick Chancellor as needed, with a focus on Honors
College. Performs professional work requiring knowledge of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and application
of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and
applied basis of accounting. Handles approval of requisitions in
the University’s procurement system, preparation of requisitions in
the University’s procurement system, monthly reconciliation of
invoices and payments, and new supplier requests. Processes journal
entries, reviews expense reports for compliance with the
University’s travel and business expense policy, and prepares
access forms for University procurement, human resources, and
financial systems. Handles Human Resources transactions which
includes commitment accounting transactions, and payroll time sheet
entry. Assists the Business Manager II Spvr, Business Manager III
of Honors College, and the Grant Specialist with monthly cost
center reporting compilation and quarterly forecasting. Works with
a high level of discretion, patience, and professionalism in the
performance of his/her job responsibilities. Provides very precise,
conscientious attention to details and have the ability to
multi-task. Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
is a leading national research university and the State of New
Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher
education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New
Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students
and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who
work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked
on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds 64
of 500 employers and is the 1 New Jersey employer on the
publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees
includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful
workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our
nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and
accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The NB
Chancellor’s Business and Admin Services department reports to the
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance of the New Brunswick Campus.
The department provides business operations support to multiple
departments reporting to the New Brunswick Chancellor as well as
direct business support to the Office of the New Brunswick
Chancellor. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
skills. Knowledge of Marketplace procurement, Oracle Cloud
Financials, and/or PeopleSoft Human Capital Management system.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Greenwich , Accounting Assistant I, Accounting, Auditing , New Brunswick, Connecticut
