Finance Associate

Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Finance Associate Campus Cranford Department Finance Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description The Finance Associate supports the Finance department by managing various financial processes and maintaining accurate records. Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, this role is integral in ensuring smooth financial operations within the College. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Card Management: Oversee the usage and control of College-issued travel cards. • Expense Reimbursements: Process expense reimbursements, ensuring they meet institutional guidelines. • Record Keeping: Maintain and organize financial records in line with established procedures. • Cash Receipts Processing: Manage cash receipts, including data entry and deposit preparation. • Accounts Receivable: Process invoices and ensure accuracy in financial balances. • Payment Preparation: Prepare payments for operational expenses as needed. • Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as required to support financial operations. Education Requirements Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience Previous experience in a financial or administrative role, preferably in an educational setting. Competencies and Skills Required • Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in MS office, including Outlook and Excel, with the ability to leverage these tools for financial analysis. • Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Communication: Good communication skills with the ability to interact with various stakeholders. • Attention to Detail: Careful attention to detail in financial tasks. • Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly. • Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative. Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Salary up to $55,000 Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/08/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting on UCC.edu Internal Job Posting (Paper Posting) Personal Referral Agency Referral Print Advertisement/Publication (IE: Sunday Star Ledger) Linked-in Facebook Other Website Not Listed Other Source Not Listed * If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement/publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field. (Open Ended Question) * Describe a situation when you tried to solve a problem with ideas and methods that had not been tried before. What was the result? (Open Ended Question) * If you heard of this employment opportunity from another web site or another source not listed in question number one, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field. (Open Ended Question) * Describe a specific instance, in a group situation, where you made your views known about an issue important to yourself. What was the issue, and why was it crucial? (Open Ended Question) * How do you decide which tasks take priority when organizing a complete project? (Open Ended Question) * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License? Yes No * Effective September 1, 2011, the "New Jersey First Act" contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire) Optional Documents recblid nq60wswq1q97hv5g7fh4j5gaqwck49

Created: 2024-10-19