Accountant New Jersey Economic Development Authority
AccountantTrenton, NJ30+ days ago
Able to interact with other departments to convey and solicit financial information\n Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among division, NJEDA staff, and external customers\n 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\n Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and NJEDA staff\n 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\n \nExperience:\n\n Five years experience in government, general private, or public accounting\n \nEducation:\n\n Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or equivalent professional training preferred\n Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience\n \nSoftware/Tools Proficiency:\n\n Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including strong Excel skills, Dynamics GP and Business Central, and ability to learn new software packages\n \nAdditional Information\n\n Minimal physical demands and ability to work out normal business hours\n Travel expected when necessary for business operations\n \nCertificates and Licenses Required\n\n 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.\n To apply Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to further efficiencies within the accounting department\n \nReporting Structure:\n\n Reports to the Accounting Manager \u2013 Administrative/Treasury\n \nQualifications\n \nSkills and Qualifications\n \nTechnical Skills:\n\n Must possess a basic understanding of GAAP; ability to research technical issues in GASB and FASB pronouncements and report findings\n Must be familiar with federal grant compliance requirements and 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance\n \nSoft Skills:\n\n Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.