Accounting Assistant I

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $88K 💻 Finance 🗓️ January 29th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring an Accounting Assistant I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The role involves processing financial documents, analyzing data, and preparing internal financial reports while applying general accounting principles under direct supervision to support the unit's business goals.

Highlights

Process various financial documents and data, analyze information, and prepare internal financial reports.
Apply general accounting principles and terminology with knowledge of university accounting and purchasing software.
Work under direct supervision with specific instructions on routine or semi-routine tasks.
Required proficiency in MS Outlook, Internet Explorer, MS Excel, and MS Word; trainable in Kronos, MS Visio, and university financial systems.
Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent education/experience.
HIPAA certification required, can be obtained after hiring.
Compensation ranges from $59,893 to $87,925 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Position classified as full-time, nonexempt, with a 37.5-hour workweek.
Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, paid leave, educational benefits, and life insurance.
Part of the URA-AFT Administrative union and utilizes PeopleSoft payroll software.