Accounting Assistant Job at Middlesex County in New Brunswick

Overview:

Reporting to the Fiscal Officer within the Finance Division of Workforce Development, the Accounting Assistant performs a variety of routine, clerical and accounting tasks which may involve computing, classifying, verifying, and recording numerical data and the reconciliation of accounts, records, and documents to keep sets of financial records complete; does other related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Purchase Requests and Invoices for both internal and external offices to Finance.
• Review financial accounts for accuracy and reconciliation.
• Analyze financial data and provide financial recommendations.
• Generate financial reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support.
• Support the Auditor, Fiscal Officer, and Office Director, and other financial professionals in their duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline from an accredited university preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience using accounting software preferred.

• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Technical accounting skills, with a preference of knowledge of governmental accounting.
• Written and verbal communication skills to share accounting information when needed.
• Technical skills and experience using accounting software.
• Understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.