Account Assistant

Middlesex County•New Brunswick, NJ

8d•$45,000 - $51,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Assistant supports fiscal grant functions as assigned and supports working in cooperation with Office staff, other county staff and grantees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 15 accounting credits at a minimum.
Previous experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
Familiarity with accounting software.

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and amend County budgets for all Office grants.
Establish and amend all State Office grants (Area Plan Contract, Respite, PASP and SHIP).
Create and revise budgets as needed for approximately 65 programs.
Responsible for quarterly State reports for 4 grants.
Work with auditors on a bi-annual basis.
Cross trained in different responsibilities with the Fiscal Division
Required to learn to utilize various computer programs: State database, SAGE, Finance Enterprise, Minute Traq, DocuSign, Word and Excel for example.
Ability to provide advice and technical assistance
Maintains the essential records and files
Ability to write descriptive reports using proper style and format.
Ability to orally express oneself clearly and concisely, imparting information, answering questions and explaining activities and/or directions in a manner appropriate for listeners.
Ability to develop written communication material to convey information concerning a range of subject related to the agency’s progress.
Ability to carry out recurring assignments independently and in accord with established procedures, policies and previous experience.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, coworkers and grantees.
Clerical Responsibilities, as needed
Works to promote a healthy work environment.