Accountant

Job Summary

Join the NJEDA and help lead New Jersey to sustainable economic growth, fostering equitable opportunities and vibrant communities. We offer hybrid work, a supportive culture, and robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and extensive wellness programs. Make a tangible impact and shape New Jersey's future with innovative economic development at NJEDA.

Responsibilities

• Processes cash receipts and reconciles to supporting documentation.
• Processes cash disbursements to include verification that all required documentation and authorizations have been received.
• Compiles and analyzes other financial information in order to record journal entries in the general ledger accounts.
• Codes invoices and other expenses to the proper general ledger accounts.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial statements, including cash flows and related footnote information for review by Director and Controller.
• Tracks receipt and disbursement of state and federal appropriations and related spending.
• Maintains current account analyses and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statements, the safeguarding of assets, and an effective audit trail.
• Assists with preparation of the annual budget.
• Responds to inquiries or requests for information from internal users of statements and financial reports.
• Reviews leases, contracts, agreements, resolutions, board memos, program funds usage restrictions, trust indentures, appropriations, grants, legislation, etc. to ensure administrative and accounting compliance.
• Makes sure outstanding commitments and obligations are monitored.
• Supports transaction processing and reporting of activity within assigned programs, to include programmatic reporting to internal and external sources.
• Provides back-up and assistance to other accountants as needed.
• Prepares schedules and submits information required by independent, federal, and state auditors to facilitate timely audits.
• Completes annual performance self-assessment.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in government, general private, or public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or equivalent professional training preferred.
• Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including strong Excel skills, Dynamics GP and Business Central, and ability to learn new software packages.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of GAAP; ability to research technical issues in GASB and FASB pronouncements and report findings.
• Familiarity with federal grant compliance requirements and 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with other departments to convey and solicit financial information.
• Teamwork and communication skills to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Respectful behavior and promotion of teamwork and communication.

Projects

• Federally Funded projects within the NJEDA portfolio.
• Accounting for the Administrative costs for NJEDA Goals and Objectives.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Accounting Manager – Administrative/Treasury.