Accounting Assistant I

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $88K 💻 Finance 🗓️ April 16th, 2026

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring an Accounting Assistant I for the English Department’s Business Office. This role manages financial functions including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and expense management, while supporting human resource activities and ensuring compliance with university policies and accounting principles.

Highlights

Manages financial transactions such as cash transmittals, account reconciliations, journal entries, and budget activity tracking.
Processes payroll for part-time staff, student workers, and overtime for full-time employees.
Handles hiring processes for part-time, hourly, and student employees and provides HR support.
Administers procurement activities, including requisitions and purchase orders.
Utilizes Cornerstone Financial Management Systems, PeopleSoft, Concur, Marketplace, and Microsoft 365 suite.
Ensures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and university financial policies.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of two years in finance or accounting.
Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
Salary ranges from $59,893.48 to $87,925.48 annually with benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.
Supports departmental leadership with special projects and travel coordination under university guidelines.