Bookkeeper - Jersey College - Remote

Jersey College is an institution of higher learning with a vision to be nationally recognized through our dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education while offering pathways for professional growth. Since our founding, Jersey College has graduated over 10,500 nurses

Job Responsibilities

• Reconciling Bank Accounts
• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Reconciling and accurately posting company credit card statements to appropriate accounts
• Maintaining Excel worksheets for inventory and depreciable expenses
• Accounts Payables
• Uploading images of invoices and other documents to Accounting System
• Posting General Ledger Transactions

Requirements and skills

• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Peach Tree Accounting Software
• Proficiency with Excel
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to critically think and understand complex instructions
• Being bilingual is a plus
• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• BS or Associates Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Strong Customer Service Skills and Organizational Skills

Notice of Non-discrimination

Jersey College is committed to providing an environment that respects and encourages the development and growth of all students, faculty, and staff. Discriminatory and harassing behaviors that unfairly or unlawfully interfere with an individual's educational pursuits violate our Colleges policies and procedures and are not tolerated. Such forms of discrimination and harassment include but are not limited to, discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status. Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Jersey College encourages all students, staff, and administrators to work together to prevent all forms of discrimination and harassment, including those based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (individually and collectively, a protected status or a protected category).

Any student, staff, or third party seeking information with respect to the non-discrimination and harassment policies of Jersey College, including Title IX protections, may contact the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608, (201) 489-5836, TitleIX @ jerseycollege.edu or the Office of Civil Rights.