Accounting Assistant I

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

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is hiring an Accounting Assistant I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The role involves processing financial documents and data, analyzing information, and preparing internal financial reports while applying general accounting principles under direct supervision.

Highlights

Process various financial documents and data for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations.
Analyze data and prepare internal financial reports aligned with business unit goals.
Work under direct supervision with specific instructions and established work parameters.
Apply general accounting principles and terminology in daily tasks.
Required to have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field plus 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must obtain HIPAA certification after hire.
Demonstrated ability with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook at expert levels; trainable in University Accounting and Purchasing software, Kronos, MS Visio, and Internet Explorer.
Position status: Full Time, Nonexempt, Grade 04, with standard hours of 37.5 per week working day shift.
Salary range from approximately $59,893 to $87,925 annually, with actual offer based on qualifications and funding availability.
Benefits include medical, dental, paid leave, retirement options, educational benefits, life insurance, and employee discounts.