Account Manager- Administrative /Treasury

NJEDA

103d • $99,120 - $111,510

About The Position

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. The position is an execution-focused manager of the Accounting team that is focused on the reporting and tracking of administrative expenses and revenue items, as well as day-to-day oversight of cash management functions. Provides leadership, technical guidance, workflow management, and a commitment to maintaining high compliance standards on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of GAAP; ability to research technical issues in Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements and report findings.
• Ability to document transactional flows and internal processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Dynamics GP, Great Plains, transitioning to Business Central, and other PC-based accounting and reporting systems.
• Prioritize workload, stay organized, detail-oriented, and handle various tasks independently under time constraints.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Possess high-level analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
• 7 years’ experience in commercial lending, economic development, or finance.
• 5 years’ management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Background in governmental auditing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Advanced degree or industry-specific certification may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Accounting staff meet all deliverables, including those related to external constituents such as State and Federal auditors.
• Provide clearly defined objectives, set goals, conduct performance reviews, and help develop training and succession planning.
• Ensure journal entries related to administrative expenses and specific revenues, including interest income, are posted appropriately and reflected correctly in NJEDA’s financial statements.
• Manage NJEDA’s cash balances, ensuring interest income is maximized through optimal allocations of funds.
• Recommend and create new procedures as necessary, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), State of NJ and NJEDA policies and program requirements, communicating the changes and training team members as appropriate.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Authority's annual financial statements, including footnotes.
• Explain standards and methodologies effectively to team members and coach them through problem resolution.
• Establish good working relationships within the team.
• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to team members on relevant procedures and technical issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Extensive wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree