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Job Title: Accountant

Program: Finance

Location: Office 52 Hyers Street, Toms River New Jersey 08753

Position Type: Full Time

Starting Salary: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00

Job Description/Summary

The Accountant is a member of the Finance department and provides general accounting support to the organization. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, providing and maintaining support for balance sheet schedules, assisting with monthly/year-end closings, account analysis, and supporting the Finance department in carrying out other responsibilities of the department.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries for month-end/year-end close including recurring entries, allocations and reclassifications.
Balance sheet reconciliation and follow up on any open issues
Prepare and ensures accuracy of cost reports for funding agencies
Prepare monthly invoices to funding agencies
Assist with preparation of budgets
Review all bank accounts reconciliations
Assist with year-end Audit
Contribute and participate in tasks and special projects as assigned

Competencies

High level of proficiency in the use of office software (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) is required. Ability to quickly learn software specific to the department, including software upgrades and changes.
Strong written and oral communications skills. Ability to engage in clear and ongoing communications with staff.
Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail are required.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and ability to resolves problems creatively and logically.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred at least three years of accounting experience, preferably in public or non-profit accounting.
Candidates with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree and appropriate experience and skill sets will also be considered.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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