Finance and Accounting Assistant; part-time

Finance and Accounting Assistant (part-time) Overview

Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers–New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

The nation’s eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers–New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Finance and Accounting Assistant for Mason Gross School of the Arts ( MGSA ). Reporting directly to the Budget Analyst Supervisor, this position provides support in business and accounting for the MGSA Business Office. Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Prepares a variety of financial transactions, including and not limited to, procurement, journal entries and project cost adjustments, and payroll.
• Reconciles expenditures and commitments and maintain financial tracking database
• Prepares and distributes recurring financial reports.
• Serves as a liaison with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Procurement, and other administrative offices to resolve financial and operation matters.

FLSA Nonexempt

$25 - $30 per hour

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Part Time

19.5 hours per week

Day

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

People Soft

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in budget, accounting or finance.
• Two years of relevant experience.

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

09/04/2026

10/04/2026

No

Regional Campus

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