<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Accounting/Accountant</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>11/10/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>District Office</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>8/1/26</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>until filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Bernards Township School District</p> <p>Basking Ridge, NJ</p> <p>Assistant School Business Administrator 3-5 years experience Description & Details</p> <ul> <li>New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate of Eligibility. </li><li>B.S. or B.A. accounting, from accredited four-year college or university. </li><li>Minimum three years public school accounting or auditing experience. </li><li>School business office experience a plus. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of State and Federal Laws and Regulations as they apply to public purchasing and governmental fund accounting. </li><li>Knowledge of accepted business practice in school districts related to budget preparation and administration, insurance, purchasing, transportation, food services, school plant operations, and facility planning. </li><li>Supports all operational functions of the business office and supervises business office staff. </li><li>Develops monthly and annual financial reports as required including the preparation and updates of annual encumbrances. </li><li>Verifies accuracy of payroll reports. </li><li>Provides for proper issuance of purchase orders through central clearing, processing, codifying and forwarding to vendors in accordance with State accounting procedures and district financial policies. </li><li>Monitors fiscal congruence between Board Minutes and payroll, purchasing and accounts payable activities. </li><li>Performs fiscal grant management activities in support of categorical programs. Ensure timely cash flow from grantors. </li><li>Coordinates closing of books at fiscal year-end. Reconciles outstanding purchase orders and reserve accounts to actual commitments. </li><li>Coordinates the activities for and provides assistance to the auditors during the annual audit. </li><li>Develops and administers effective procedures for the receipt of fixed assets, maintaining those assets, and the disposal of surplus items. </li><li>Facilitates the Treasurer of School monies' completion of duties. Confirm accuracy of results. </li><li>Assists School Business Administrator as designated. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications include:</p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical, communication and human relations skills </li><li>Ability to work under pressure and deadlines. </li><li>Self-directed with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range $90,000-$140,000</p> <p>AA/EOE</p>