Salary: $61,749.69 - $100,154.67 Annually
Location : Monmouth Vicinage, 71 Monument Park, Freehold, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Central Office/Vicinage: Monmouth Vicinage
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DescriptionIf another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.The Finance Division in the Monmouth Vicinage is seeking a self-directed, organized, analytical accounting professional to work under the general direction of division management. We are looking for candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong knowledge of financial and internal control processes; ability to work with others to achieve goals; and to complete assignments in a timely manner.
The selected candidate's primary responsibilities will be in the areas of bank and system reconciliations and disbursement processing. The candidate will also assist with the purchase of commodities.
NOTE: This position is primarily located in Freehold but may be asked to assist in Ocean Township location due to operational needs.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Example of Duties Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Perform cash control functions (daily cash register cash outs, deposit preparations and reconciliations)
• Prepare, reconcile and submit financial reports
• Interpret accounting, financial, or statistical data
• Act as a liaison and/or establish working relationships with divisions, vicinages, or other outside organizations
• Monitor, screen, and prepare disbursements
• Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements
• Prepare and enter accounting entries
• Analyze requisitions, vouchers, bank statements, or financial transactions
• Interpret accounting, financial, or statistical data
• Purchase Commodities
• Provide cross-training to co-workers; for example, demonstrate to other staff how you perform your work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Participate in team/work unit meetings
• Perform other duties as may be assigned
QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, statistics, mathematics, data analytics and/or financial related courses. Six of these credit hours must be in accounting.
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, statistics, mathematics, data analytics and/or financial related courses, including six accounting credit hours, may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.
Education Note: College or university transcript is required. An unofficial transcript is required in order to apply. Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )
Supplemental InformationDriver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, economics, public administration and/or finance (with six of these credit hours in accounting)?
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An unofficial college or university transcript is required to be uploaded into the employment application in order to be considered for this position. Did you include a copy of your unofficial college or university transcript?
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