What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at County of Monmouth?
Description
Monmouth County Finance Department is seeking an Auditor Accountant Trainee in the Division of Social Services sector. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, team player to fill an entry level accountant position to perform general accounting duties including, but not limited to, analyzing and/or compiling financial data, periodic account reconciliation, and financial reporting. The individual will be working closely with employees in the department as well as various state agencies.
Examples of duties:
- Knowledge of the principals and methods used in accounting and auditing.
- Ability to identify discrepancies in financial records.
- Ability to collect data for and prepare financial reports, summaries, or statements.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget request for the unit.
- Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to learn to conduct field and office investigations, examinations, audit books and financial records.
- Ability to learn to prepare statements of allocation and disbursement of budgeted funds.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.
OR
Possession of a valid Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Registration as a Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy.
For a full description of the job please visit https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/08057.htm
Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.
Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.
Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.
Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.
Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.
Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.
Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.
Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.
- Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.