Accountant

NJEDA

34d•Hybrid

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. Responsible for the accounting and reporting functions to facilitate accurate and timely financial statements and reports, which allows NJEDA program leaders and other stakeholders to understand the financial health of the Authority to make informed decisions. Records transactions related to federal and state funding sources and reports information to various lead agencies. Records transactions related to the administrative costs of the Authority and reports information to management. Assists in ensuring data integrity in financial reporting and in preparation for various audit engagements.

Requirements

Must possess a basic understanding of GAAP; ability to research technical issues in GASB and FASB pronouncements and report findings
Must be familiar with federal grant compliance requirements and 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to interact with other departments to convey and solicit financial information
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among division, NJEDA staff, and external customers
Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously, and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and NJEDA staff
Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among division, department, NJEDA staff, and external customers
Five years experience in government, general private, or public accounting
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or equivalent professional training preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including strong Excel skills, Dynamics GP and Business Central, and ability to learn new software packages
Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.
Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the State website.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience

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.
Reviews and 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. Monitors outstanding commitments and obligations.
Responds to inquiries and ad hoc requests from program and executive personnel. Prepares program-specific reports.
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.
Must complete annual performance self-assessment.
Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.