Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with 21 semester hours in professional accounting subjects.
• Experience as School Business Administrator *Preferred
• Experience in public/private school districts.
• Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant or Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services may be substituted for the above educational requirement.
• Knowledge of modern accounting principles, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods used in the installation, operation, and maintenance of accounts.
• Knowledge of the methods used to prepare accounting and other financial reports.
• Knowledge of Systems 3000 *Preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the School Business Administrator as necessary in all duties pertaining to the function of the position.
• Performs the routine accounting work involved in the installation, operation, and auditing of accounts.
• Reviews varied financial transactions and records for conformance with regulations and established accounting procedures.
• May assign and supervise the work of employees performing clerical accounting and other support functions.
• Compiles financial and other statements and reports using basic data.
• Conducts routine investigations, examinations, and audits of books and financial records and prepares reports thereof.
• Prepares the routine accounting and statistical tabulations.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget; prepares current statements of allocations and disbursements of budgeted funds.
• May design, revise, and install accounting systems.
• Performs the routine work involved in auditing and recording expense invoices and prepares, audits, and edits reports of costs and other financial summaries and statements.
• Checks disbursements for adherence to contractual obligations.
• Prepare accounting reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Maintains accounting records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to analyze accounting problems.
• Ability to review varied financial transactions for conformance with established accounting procedures.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to those who maintain financial records.
• Ability to apply established accounting methods, procedures, interpretations, and facts.
• Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to perform any additional duties assigned by the Superintendent.

Reports to Business Administrator/Board Secretary

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT

Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000/annually, prorated for the employment period

Employment Period: January 1, 2027- June 30, 2027

HOW TO APPLY

The Secaucus Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. Please apply online at www.sboe.org.

OPENING DATE: October 16, 2026 CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2026

THE SECAUCUS BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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