Junior Staff Accountant - Leave Replacement; Anticipated

Junior Staff Accountant - Leave Replacement (Anticipated)

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/ Business Office
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

This position is responsible for general ledger accounting, budgetary reporting, grant accounting and reporting, cash management, reconciling all bank accounts, fixed asset accounting, longterm debt accounting and debt management, banking oversight, accounts receivable and assist in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and negotiations preparation.

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in a Business related field
• Minimum of Two (2) years School Business Office experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting and New Jersey rules and regulations governing school districts.
• Understanding of automated accounting systems, preferably CSI and/or Systems 3000. 65. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Successfully completes required criminal history proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and/or acceptable.

• 1. Work Performance
  • a. General ledger accounting and maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • b. Reconciles intergovernmental and intra-governmental fund activity.
  • c. Reconciles payroll expenditures with the general ledger system.
  • d. Reconciles and/or reviews all district bank accounts and ensures agreement with the general ledger. Promptly investigates irregularities and recommends corrective measures to protect the district's financial interests.
  • e. Monitors student activity fund accounts, school athletic fund account, food service account, and enterprise fund account activities.
  • f. Coordinates activities with the Treasurer of School monies and Assistant Business Administrator to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of the monthly treasurer's report.
  • g. Analyzes and prepares related documentation as required.
  • h. Assists in the preparation of the district's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
  • i. Performs all banking deposit and cash transfer responsibilities over all funds, with the exception of food service operations, enterprise and student activity funds.
  • j. Oversees the district's accounts receivable functions.
  • k. Assists Assistant Business Administrator with establishing grant budgets within the accounting system.
  • I. Assists Assistant Business Administrator with monitoring grant expenditures, ensuring appropriate expenditures are applied to special funds.
  • m. Works closely with administrators to ensure the utilization of grant monies is maximized.
  • n. Assists administrators in preparing original and carryover grant budgets.
  • o. Keeps informed of federal and state grant regulations and requirements, including those promulgated under EDGAR, to ensure district compliance.
  • p. Maintains confidentiality and integrity of all data/information accessed while performing the duties of the position.
  • q. Prepares documentation and other resources as may be requested by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary or designee for contract negotiations.
• 2. School and Community Relations
  • a. Works cooperatively with other units within the department and other district staff.
  • b. Establishes and maintains open and regular communications with administrators and staff throughout the district.
  • c. Keeps the Business Administrator/Board Secretary informed about his/her activities and accomplishments.
• 3. Professional Improvement
  • a. Participates in staff development opportunities to…